Marketing Summer Internship – Customer and Market Insights: Northwestern Univers
CDW, Chicago, IL, United States
Overview CDW is seeking motivated undergraduate students for a high-impact summer internship in Marketing. Interns will work on meaningful projects from day one, partner closely with marketing leaders, and contribute to priority initiatives that support active CDW marketing work. Top performers may be considered for a full-time opportunity in 2027.
This internship is designed for ambitious students who want to combine technology, problem solving, and business thinking in a fast-moving marketing environment. Each intern will work within a defined focus area listed in the job title while collaborating cross-functionally across the broader marketing organization.
What You’ll Do
Build AI prompts and agents to detect and articulate industry shifts, technology trends, competitive positioning, and buyer dynamics relevant to CDW and its priority markets.
Turn external data into practical insight for marketing strategy, campaign planning, positioning, and opportunity identification.
Help create concise research outputs, opportunity assessments, and executive-ready summaries that support better decisions.
Contribute to high-priority summer initiatives that support real CDW marketing outcomes.
Work directly with a Director in Marketing and partner with cross-functional stakeholders depending on the chosen track.
Use AI tools, research, creative development, or analytics to improve how CDW plans, creates, measures, and optimizes marketing work.
Translate ideas into outputs such as prototypes, content, dashboards, insights, recommendations, and documented playbooks.
What We Expect From You
Currently enrolled Northwestern University undergraduate students with a graduation date of December 2026 through May 2027 and the ability to begin full-time employment in 2027 (if offered post-internship).
Major in Marketing Communications, Computer Science, Journalism, Radio/TV/Film, AI, Data Analytics, or a closely related field.
Strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort learning and applying modern tools such as Adobe Experience Platform, Power BI, SQL, Python, Google Veo 3.1, prompt engineering platforms, video editing tools, or related technologies depending on track.
Bias for action, high standards for quality, and a willingness to test ideas, learn quickly, and iterate.
Ability to commit to a 40-hour work week during standard business hours throughout the summer, with a hybrid work arrangement.
Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship as a full-time coworker.
Optional attachments to include with your application: cover letter, resume, college transcripts, portfolios, project examples, writing samples, dashboards, GitHub links, or creative reels.
Hourly Rate: $20/hour
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
About AI and Our Hiring Process
CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization. We value curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with evolving technology and tools. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective while ensuring your application remains rooted in your background, judgment, and voice.
CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
CDW is a Fortune 500 company and a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. We strive to create a culture where we unite, win, and thrive together.
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This internship is designed for ambitious students who want to combine technology, problem solving, and business thinking in a fast-moving marketing environment. Each intern will work within a defined focus area listed in the job title while collaborating cross-functionally across the broader marketing organization.
What You’ll Do
Build AI prompts and agents to detect and articulate industry shifts, technology trends, competitive positioning, and buyer dynamics relevant to CDW and its priority markets.
Turn external data into practical insight for marketing strategy, campaign planning, positioning, and opportunity identification.
Help create concise research outputs, opportunity assessments, and executive-ready summaries that support better decisions.
Contribute to high-priority summer initiatives that support real CDW marketing outcomes.
Work directly with a Director in Marketing and partner with cross-functional stakeholders depending on the chosen track.
Use AI tools, research, creative development, or analytics to improve how CDW plans, creates, measures, and optimizes marketing work.
Translate ideas into outputs such as prototypes, content, dashboards, insights, recommendations, and documented playbooks.
What We Expect From You
Currently enrolled Northwestern University undergraduate students with a graduation date of December 2026 through May 2027 and the ability to begin full-time employment in 2027 (if offered post-internship).
Major in Marketing Communications, Computer Science, Journalism, Radio/TV/Film, AI, Data Analytics, or a closely related field.
Strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort learning and applying modern tools such as Adobe Experience Platform, Power BI, SQL, Python, Google Veo 3.1, prompt engineering platforms, video editing tools, or related technologies depending on track.
Bias for action, high standards for quality, and a willingness to test ideas, learn quickly, and iterate.
Ability to commit to a 40-hour work week during standard business hours throughout the summer, with a hybrid work arrangement.
Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship as a full-time coworker.
Optional attachments to include with your application: cover letter, resume, college transcripts, portfolios, project examples, writing samples, dashboards, GitHub links, or creative reels.
Hourly Rate: $20/hour
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
About AI and Our Hiring Process
CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization. We value curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with evolving technology and tools. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective while ensuring your application remains rooted in your background, judgment, and voice.
CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
CDW is a Fortune 500 company and a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. We strive to create a culture where we unite, win, and thrive together.
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