WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for motivated students to bring fresh ideas and energy to Nike Inc’s EMEA Headquarters, where they'll have the opportunity to contribute to one of our three iconic brands; Nike, Jordan and Converse. If you are a game changer with a passion for sport, innovation, and making a change in the future of the business, we invite you to apply, regardless of your background. Our ideal candidate will possess great interpersonal skills, show a willingness to learn, and embrace ambiguity. Our internships allow students to be fully immersed in meaningful work that impacts the future of our business. To be successful in the role our interns must be self-starters who want to drive innovation to win as a team.
Additionally, we are looking for students who are:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree/or equivalent in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, or a related field
- Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Foster effective teamwork, act with courage, embraces change, and continuously growing through feedback, reflection and an athlete mindset
- Demonstrate curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and apply new tools responsibly
- Passionate about sport, culture, and creating meaningful consumer connections
- Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and collaborate across teams
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN INTERNSHIP, YOU MUST
- Be enrolled as a student for the full duration of the internship at a university or higher education institution
- Be available for a full-time, six-month internship, starting on 1 February 2027
- Be able to work in a hybrid model, spending three days per week at our Nike Inc EHQ Campus (Colosseum 1, 1213 Hilversum, Netherlands) and two days from home
- You are currently enrolled in a full-time study program at a Dutch university (HBO or WO level), regardless of your nationality OR You hold EU/EEA citizenship and are enrolled in a university outside the Netherlands
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As a Marketing Intern, you'll help bring Nike's brand and storytelling to life through impactful consumer experiences. Internship opportunities are available across Brand Marketing, Retail Marketing (Digital), Retail Marketing (Store), Marketing Operations, and Sports Marketing, where you'll partner with cross-functional teams to deliver campaigns, activations, and brand experiences that inspire athletes* and consumers across EMEA.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Support the planning and execution of marketing campaigns, activations, and seasonal initiatives
- Leverage consumer, marketplace, and performance insights to inform marketing decisions and recommendations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Digital, Retail, Merchandising, and Sports Marketing, to bring brand experiences to life
- Contribute to athlete, partner, or consumer-focused initiatives that strengthen brand engagement
- Help develop reports, presentations, and recaps that measure impact and inform future opportunities
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE
- Bespoke internship program activities designed to build skills through meaningful work, dedicated learning opportunities, and meaningful connections
- Being part of a diverse cohort of interns that will expand your network through social, cultural, sporting, and professional development events
- The Nike Inc EHQ Campus, where innovation, creativity, and sport shape how teams work every day, with access to on-site fitness facilities
- Work in a hybrid environment that combines in-person collaboration and community with the flexibility of working from home
USEFUL INFORMATION
START DATE: 1 February 2027
DURATION: 6 months
TO APPLY: Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV in English no later than 11 October 2027
Successful candidates will be contacted by early November for the first stage of the selection. The final interviews will take place throughout November.
Please note: We recommend that you only apply for the position you believe you are most suited to. If your skillset is more suitable for a different role, we will consider your application for that position.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent, in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, or a related field
- Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, communication, and project management skills
- Curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, with willingness to learn and apply tools responsibly
- Passion for sport, culture, and creating meaningful consumer connections
- Enrolled as a student for the full duration of the internship
- Available for a full-time, six-month internship starting February 1, 2027
- Able to work in a hybrid model, three days per week at the Nike EHQ Campus in Hilversum and two days from home
- Currently enrolled full-time at a Dutch university or hold EU/EEA citizenship while studying outside the Netherlands
- Self-starter who embraces ambiguity, change, feedback, and collaboration
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.
Nike Insights
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
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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