Who We Are Looking For:
We’re looking for a Narrative & Writing Undergraduate Intern to join the Global Brand Creative Team this summer. You are a teammate who is passionate about crafting narratives, ensuring creative integrity and infusing the poetry of words with marketing spin. You’ll partner with Narrative Experts to seek out an insight or truth, develop messaging and then bring that to life across an array of platforms. You will work in a hands-on and highly collaborative manner with other writer, art directors, designers and producers to create a suite of stories which demonstrate your passion for clear communication and a belief in the power of words.
What You Will Experience:
In the NIKE, Inc. Summer Internship Program, you’ll contribute to high-priority, real business initiatives that align with the NIKE, Inc. strategic roadmap.
With the guidance of senior leaders and experienced managers, you’ll take ownership of a project that’s been scoped to drive impact. These projects are designed to challenge your critical thinking, further develop your skills and foster effective collaboration while contributing directly to your team’s goals.
You will work in the Global Brand Creative Studio, partnering with other creatives on the end-to-end creative development of sport- and athlete-centered stories from concepting and ideation to execution. You’ll bring your writing acumen and creative prowess to the creation of seasonal themes woven into an array of stories which span an array of placements. You’ll integrate athlete and product insights into narratives which convey Nike distinction through the rhythm of language. Success will look like collaboration and the willingness to try new things in partnership with in-house and agency creatives, including strategists, art directors, designers and producers.
This is an 8–10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it’s like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video
What You Bring:
Qualifications:
Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027
Background in English, Journalism, Communications, Creative Writing, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in narrative storytelling and content creation.
Writing examples which demonstrate an experienced command of style and tone, and an impeccable eye for detail.
0 - 2 years of work experience
Resume submission (PDF strongly preferred)
Skills:
A love of writing, athletes, sports and culture.
An awareness of emerging trends in sports, design, culture, media and technology.
A passion for the rhythm of writing and the ability to apply an insight, strategy or truth into highly engaging consumer-facing content.
An understanding of how stories come to life across OOH, digital, and social, with a solid understanding of content platforms.
A proven ability to flex and adapt to changing needs while maintaining a positive, collaborative outlook in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.
This internship – as well as full-time positions – are located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR. Check out this video of our World Headquarters to learn more about life on campus: Nike PHK Campus Video
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
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Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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