Marketing Summer Intern
Overview
The Express Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid program that offers undergraduate Juniors and Seniors the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced professionals while gaining exposure to various aspects of a retail fashion company. The Summer Intern class will include students interested in hands-on experience in an area of interest and exposure to cross-functional collaboration as well as gaining valuable professional development.
The 2023 program runs from June 5th to August 11th, and positions will be available in our Columbus, Ohio headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Support the Brand Strategy Marketing team to launch integrated marketing initiatives that support brand objectives
- Develop understanding of the execution of annual and seasonal marketing strategies, to bring brand stories to life in compelling ways through omni-channel campaign activations Support EXPRESS's Dream Big Project and the Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
- Assist the team in tracking weekly and monthly donation and volunteer hour goals, attend BBBS meetings and provide support on all internal related events and volunteer opportunities
- Support the execution of branded events both physically and virtually, including EXPRESS Edit store openings, Express Services (e.g., private styling), Brand Building OOH activations, and the EXPRESS Insider program
- Build and Manage customer facing event communications through the SplashThat! Platform
- Assist in collecting and organizing hindsights for brand projects
- Compile research around industry trends across all physical and digital channels relating to events, brand campaigns and philanthropy (e.g.,in-store activations, customer mindset moments, TikTok trends)
Key Attributes
- Interested in a career in fashion retail or a specialized department
- Curious and eager to learn
- Motivated self-starter
- Mature, responsible, reliable
- Detail-oriented
- Motivated self-starter able to take direction and move something forward
- Strong writer and communicator
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Availability to work full time (40 hours per week)
- Preferred GPA at or above 3.2
Closing
As an equal opportunity employer, Express does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected class. Express only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.