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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Advertising Intern - Core Marketing

Summer 2027
$27/hr
Internship
Bachelor's
Minneapolis, MN, USA
In Person
Growth & MarketingMarketing Generalist & Management
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 sells groceries, clothing, home goods and other everyday products to U.S. shoppers through stores and its website, with an emphasis on affordable style and design. Its own brands include Cat & Jack children's clothing and Good & Gather food, alongside national brands and exclusive designer collections. Customers shop in person or order online for shipping, pickup or delivery, while Target Plus adds products from outside sellers. Merchandise sales drive its revenue, supplemented by Roundel advertising, marketplace fees and paid memberships. The company traces its roots to 1902, opened its first Target store in 1962, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

1902

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What believers are saying

  • Demand is recovering: August 2026 results showed fiscal second quarter comparable sales up 3.8% and total sales up 5.3%.
  • Store investment expands project scope: March 2026 plans earmarked $5 billion for stores, technology and supply chains.
  • U.S. employees get study support immediately: Target funds selected tuition programs for full-time and part-time staff from day one.

What critics are saying

  • Pricing is exposed to import costs: about half Target's merchandise originates abroad, with China its largest import source.
  • Profit comparisons flatter the turnaround: August 2026 earnings included $1.65 per share from tariff refunds.
  • Corporate roles faced cuts: October 2025 restructuring targeted about 1,000 employees and 800 vacancies.

What makes Target unique

  • Design work reaches shelves at scale: Target's owned brands generate over $30 billion annually.
  • Stores power online economics: Target stores fulfilled 97.6% of merchandise sales in fiscal 2025.
  • Target's delivery membership reaches beyond its shelves: Circle 360 covers Shipt's more than 100 retail partners.

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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

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%