Rutgers University Consumer Marketing Strategy Summer 2026 Internship

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you’ll be doing…

From internships and co-ops to leadership development programs and entry-level roles, becoming part of Verizon’s award-winning Campus program is a great step toward shaping your future. Join a program that’s been recognized with awards such as WayUp’s Top 100 Internship Programs, and RippleMatch’s Campus Forward Award. Why the accolades? It’s easy : we immerse you in meaningful experiences and projects that deliver tangible business impact. Working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to network with V Teamers across the globe, find mentors, and establish meaningful relationships to last a lifetime. When you join the V Team, our network becomes even stronger. #VTeamLife

You’ll be front and center, hands-on and contributing your creative energy, and the skills and experiences you’ve gained in your degree program to high-impact projects from the moment you arrive through the course of this 10-week experience. You will take part in meaningful work and real-life projects within the Consumer Marketing and Strategy Organizations that will help you grow both professionally and personally throughout the program. You will have the opportunity to work side by side with marketing and product leaders to champion, develop, manage and drive key relationships that are critical to the success of our business and impact our customers. You'll learn from the best minds in the industry and improve your knowledge in an environment that’s dedicated to industry superiority.

As an intern with the Consumer Marketing and Strategy teams, some of the skills and areas you may have an opportunity to work on include :

Consumer Strategy & Wholesale - Develop and future proof strategies for scaling our product focus areas across generations.

Field & Segment Marketing - Leverage our Sponsorship & Partnership assets to drive growth among our field marketing teams.

Device & Product Marketing - Contribute to the delivery of a compelling portfolio of next-generation product solutions that create meaningful experiences for consumers by enabling them to seamlessly manage their digital lives.

Growth Marketing & Content - Build upon and introduce new perks, and strategize on messaging that drives consideration among a variety of segments.

Base Management & Communications - Drive product adoption through research, and strategize on loyalty and usage for various service offerings.

Leverage critical thinking and sharp problem-solving skills (e.g., data-backed analysis, data science tools, valuation methods, hypothesis-driven approach, research and strategy frameworks) to support the design and execution of new solutions.

Assist in conducting in-depth qualitative and quantitative analyses on emerging trends and upcoming potential disruptions across the markets in which we play, including making recommendations for future areas of focus to drive growth.

You’ll join us for the Intern Marquee event, a unique experience designed exclusively for all US interns. It's your chance to sharpen your professional development skills, build your connections through structured networking, and be inspired by our top executive speakers.

You must be currently enrolled in a degree program and be in good academic standing to be considered.

In this hybrid internship, you’ll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager. This hybrid internship may be based out of Basking Ridge, NJ, New York City, NY, or Irving, TX. If relocation is required, relocation assistance may be available.

If you are interested in other roles and locations in addition to this one, please submit your application to those postings as well in order to be considered.

What we’re looking for...

You’re a motivated self-starter. Never satisfied with the status quo, you’re always trying to beat a personal best. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where new challenges come up every day. You are flexible, dependable and work well in varying environments. Learning quickly is personally rewarding and inspires you to take smart risks. You want to make an impact in your community and your company.

You’ll need to have :

Ability to participate in our hybrid 10-week internship that takes place from June 2026 to August 2026 working a full-time schedule.

Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program at Rutgers University majoring in Marketing, Entertainment and Media Technology, Communications, Business, Data Analytics, Strategy, or a related major, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.

Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

Willingness to work in Basking Ridge, NJ, New York City, NY, or Irving, TX. As noted, relocation may be provided in certain situations. If relocation is required, you must be able to provide your own housing and reliable transportation to the office location.

Willing and able to travel.

Willing and able to relocate.

Even better if you have one or more of the following :

Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Proficiency in one or more of the following areas : Competitive analysis, customer requirements analytics / management and product management – pricing, positioning, requirements, distribution, marketing and launch, market research.

Project experience and / or coursework in marketing, strategy, data analytics, media, design, finance, consulting, product management or product development, or a related field.

Knowledge of consumer, enterprise or telecom products and market.

Strong leadership, presentation and technical skills.

Compensation

The base pay rate for this position is $23.00 / hour.

The base pay rate for the New York location listed on this job requisition is $23.00 per hour.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

In addition to building your skills and experiences, you will be eligible to participate in our robust 401(k) Savings Plan which provides a dollar-for-dollar company match on the first 6% of your contributions as a percentage of your eligible pay. You will also be eligible for holiday pay, as applicable.