Marketing & Research Intern- Summer 2026

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

Position Overview

The Marketing and Research Intern will work closely with the marketing, communications, and research teams to support event management, marketing material development, and industry research activities. The role offers valuable hands-on experience in project coordination, events, messaging, and industry analysis. This individual will assist in executing internal and external events, developing marketing assets, and supporting research efforts to enhance the organization’s innovation and market intelligence initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Event & Engagement Project Management
 

• Support and coordinate all aspects of internal and external R&D events, including innovation challenges, corporate engagement initiatives, and all employee meetings.  
• Assist with event logistics such as venue research, catering, presentation setup, awards, giveaways, and event apparel.
• Provide staffing support, organize training materials, and coordinate volunteer or staff assignments.
• Employ planning and project management tools to track timelines, manage deliverables and facilitate across teams.

Marketing Content & Materials Development

• Collaborate with stakeholders and corporate communications to develop project plans and messaging for marketing campaigns.

• Work with creative services teams to project manage the design of brochures, banners, email headers, and other marketing assets for internal and external audiences.
• Support video projects by coordinating content inputs, filling out project forms, and liaising with creative teams and business owners.

Industry & Market Research Support
 

• Maintain and update the organization’s Market Intelligence repository and communication channels with the latest insights and industry updates.
• Assist in conducting consumer research activities, including consumer clinics, vendor interactions, and partnership engagements, to gather actionable intelligence.
• Develop familiarity with industry tools and sources to support data collection, analysis, and strategic communication of market and industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Some related experience preferred
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Able to multitask and switch gears quickly as projects will vary

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma
• Currently Attending a College or University - Junior/Senior level preferred
• Preferred interest in all areas of Marketing - research, event planning, logistics, etc.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)

• Good judgment and strong communication skills are critical. This individual must have the ability to work independently, take initiative, and not be afraid to ask questions and seek answers when follow-up is required.
• Smart, resourceful, and enthusiastic nature, with a good work ethic and willing to learn

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Notice regarding the use of AI:

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.

These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.

Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.