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Target

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Advertising Intern - Core Marketing

Summer 2027
$27/hr
Internship
Bachelor's
Minneapolis, MN, USA
In Person
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Candidates must be current students working toward a four-year degree in Marketing or Advertising and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Candidates must demonstrate leadership, initiative, and decision-making skills.
  • Candidates must have analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Candidates must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Candidates must have planning and organizational skills.
  • Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, or equivalent programs.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and support creative, multichannel, integrated marketing solutions across digital platforms and in-store channels for clients.
  • Contribute to audience strategies, media-mix allocations, creative strategies, and media strategies aligned with client priorities and category and brand insights.
  • Gain exposure to media, advertising technology, strategic marketing, and consultative selling activities within Roundel.

About the company

Target is a large retailer that sells clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries through about 2,000 stores and an online platform, and it also carries its own branded products. It works by stocking broad assortments and offering convenient shopping options, including same-day services, supported by owned brands and a strong online presence; customers can shop in stores or online and use the Target Circle loyalty program with flexible memberships. Its differentiators include the Design For All philosophy—high-quality, well-designed products at affordable prices—a wide lineup of owned brands, and a focus on rewards and convenience through its loyalty program and services, plus a commitment to sustainability via Target Forward. Target’s goal is to provide a convenient, relevant, and enjoyable shopping experience while pursuing a sustainable, community-minded business that gives back to neighborhoods.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 comparable sales rose 3.8%, and Target raised full-year guidance.
  • Target opened its 2,000th store and plans over 30 openings in 2026.
  • Next-day delivery now reaches over 50 metros, expanding free speedy fulfillment options.

What critics are saying

  • Fiddelke cut 1,800 corporate roles in October 2025 after prolonged sales declines.
  • DEI backlash, boycotts, and litigation damaged Target’s brand trust through 2026.
  • Tariffs and import exposure pressure pricing; a failed turnaround threatens Target’s relevance.

What makes Target unique

  • Target combines 2,000 stores with same-day, next-day, and Drive Up fulfillment.
  • Target Circle 360, Roundel, and Target Plus deepen recurring digital monetization.
  • Target’s owned-brand design still differentiates it from Walmart and Costco.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-4%