Marketing Intern

Lids is a sports, retail, and fashion company that connects fans with licensed products and immersive retail experiences. The Marketing Intern will support brand, digital, retail, consumer engagement, partnerships, content, events, and campaign initiatives while tracking marketing metrics and researching industry trends.

What you'll do:

• Support projects and initiatives designed to strengthen Lids connection with consumers across brand, retail, digital, and other consumer touchpoints
• Contribute to a variety of consumer-facing initiatives across marketing, including digital, retail, PR, partnerships, seeding and gifting, activations and events, and other brand experiences
• Assist with brainstorming and developing content for a variety of channels
• Track, measure, and analyze metrics on a variety of channels to develop insights for future marketing efforts
• Monitor and share trends in social media and contribute content ideas
• Research industry trends and what top competitors are doing and how we can constantly improve our strategy
• Work with Customer Insights team to identify audiences for targeting and create reports
• Contribute to campaign planning for important sporting events and relevant opportunities

What they're looking for:

• For consideration to participate in the internship program, an applicant must have a 3.0 minimum GPA and be a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's or higher degree in a Marketing-related field at an accredited college/university or attending an accredited 2-year college/university
• A selected student must be present for the duration of the internship from 06/01/2026 to 07/31/2026
• This internship is full on-site at our corporate office in Indianapolis. If not local, you must be willing to relocate to the Indianapolis area for the summer
• Expected to graduate between December of 2026 and May 2027 (Junior Status)
• True team player
• Innovative thinker
• Analytical
• Proven leader and engaged student on campus
• Passion for retail, sports, entertainment, brands, and consumer experiences
• Curious about how brands connect with consumers across physical and consumer experiences
• Knowledge and understanding of leading social media platforms and viral content, as well as knowledge of emerging trends and technologies
• Excellent writing skills with attention to detail

Benefits:

• $200/weekly housing stipend for non-local interns
• Opportunity for full-time placement after graduation
• Executive exposure and mentorship
• Professional development workshops
• Daily collaboration with subject matter experts
• Snack attack, cold brew coffee on tap, and sports on the TVs!
• Casual work environment
• 40% associate discount