Marketing Intern (Summer 2026) - JR-024623-3522

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Internship Program

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together. The Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Internship Program 2026 is now accepting applicants in their junior and senior year. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as summer interns. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Marketing and develop valuable skills and contribute to Life Fitness' mission and goals. Successful applicants will be assigned meaningful and challenging work suitable for their background. The program advisor(s) and mentors will meet with you regularly to identify and develop your summer objectives. This position is paid, based in the Chicagoland area and will run for approximately 13 weeks. Not available as a fully remote opportunity. This is a hybrid position based out of our Global HQ in Rosemont, IL. M / F are remote days and T / Th are in-office collaboration days.

What You'll Do As a Marketing Intern, you'll play an active role in supporting the planning, execution, and measurement of marketing campaigns that drive brand awareness and engagement. You'll collaborate with creative, digital, and product teams to help bring ideas to life and evaluate their impact. Key responsibilities include :

• Support the development and execution of marketing campaigns, from creative planning to post-campaign analysis.
• Assist in creating and maintaining marketing materials, presentations, and digital assets.
• Help gather and organize data and insights to measure campaign performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct market and competitor research to inform strategy and messaging.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent brand storytelling across channels.
• Participate in team projects and meetings, contributing ideas and perspectives to ongoing initiatives.
• Engage in a 13-week group case study project, presenting recommendations to senior leaders and key stakeholders.

What We're Looking For Must be local to the Chicagoland area Currently enrolled in a Marketing-related bachelor's program, graduating in 2026 or 2027 Strong academic standing (minimum GPA 3.2) preferred Eager to learn, with a curious and proactive mindset Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to analyze information and think creatively Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM or marketing platforms is a plus

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The base wage range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $19.00 - $23.00 per hour and includes eligibility for overtime. The actual base pay will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities. The range reflected is based on a primary work location of Rosemont, IL and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength provides a valuable and enriching experience for interns. Depending on the length and timing of their internship, interns may qualify for paid holidays during their assignment. They are also eligible for paid sick leave as outlined by state and local laws. Eligibility for all benefits is determined by the applicable plan documents and company policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We'll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV / resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it's not the right opportunity this time, we'll always let you know. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, c