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Internship – Marketing (Year-Round)

Baird · Milwaukee, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a year-round marketing internship supporting business units in Milwaukee. What marketing work have you done, even for a student group?

What they are checking: Whether they have done real marketing work, even for a student group, rather than only describing what they studied in class.

You'd prepare and review letters, flyers, emails, articles, web content and brochures. Tell me about something you've written that someone else published.

What they are checking: Whether they have written something good enough that others published it, since this role runs on producing clear written material.

How do you proofread your own work?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real proofreading habit, because client-facing marketing errors reflect directly on the firm's credibility.

What's different about marketing for a financial services firm compared with a consumer brand?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that financial marketing faces compliance rules on claims and promises, which consumer brands usually do not.

How do you keep several small requests moving without dropping one?

What they are checking: Whether they have a reliable system for tracking many small requests, so nothing gets forgotten during a busy week.

What do you want to be able to do by the end of this internship, and where would you most need help?

What they are checking: Whether they have a concrete learning goal and feel comfortable asking for help, which shapes how much an intern gains.

What would you do

A business unit manager wants something that doesn't fit the firm's brand. How would you handle that as an intern?

What they are checking: Whether they can raise a brand concern respectfully as an intern, without overstepping or quietly producing work that misses the mark.

This internship is hybrid, four days a week in the downtown Milwaukee office and one remote. Does that work with your schedule?

What they are checking: Whether four in-office days a week, heavier than most Baird internships, genuinely works with their schedule before they accept.

About the work

How do you adjust the same message for an email and for a printed brochure?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that email and print need different length, structure and tone, rather than one piece of copy everywhere.

You'd conduct research to support marketing work. How would you research a market you know nothing about?

What they are checking: Whether they have a sensible method for researching an unfamiliar market, using credible sources rather than guessing or skimming.

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The full job description

As published by Baird.

About the Role: The Marketing team works with the firm and business unit managers to plan and implement strategic marketing and communications plans and programs. They conduct and oversee competitor and client research for the purpose of understanding our key markets and clients. They also review, evaluate and activate advertising, community involvement and sponsorship opportunities. This intern works directly with the Marketing team to plan, develop and implement programs to effectively communicate Baird’s messages both internally and externally. This is a hybrid internship, working four days per week in our downtown Milwaukee, WI office and one day remote. The intern must be able to work full time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week, and work part time during the school semesters, 15-20 hours per week. We are seeking a local student who can start in May 2027. The Impact You’ll Make: • Support the marketing needs of our business units, which take on many different forms including traditional marketing collateral and advertising, digital marketing (social media, email, digital advertising) and website maintenance • Prepare and review letters, flyers, emails, bylined articles, web content and brochures to support the marketing and promotional activities of our business units • Assist with developing and reviewing internal and external communication • Conduct research for competitive analysis, advertising, media relations and marketing purposes • Collect and assess data analytics across various digital marketing channels • Coordinate and work on projects across multiple creative services teams within the Marketing & Communications Department • Perform other duties in support of team, department and firm projects and activities What You’ll Bring to Baird: • Pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, business administration or related degree • Anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later • Completed coursework in one or more of the following: marketing, communications, advertising, public relations or business writing • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to connect clearly and professionally • Skilled in writing, editing, proofing and basic design • Organizational excellence, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate strong attention to detail and ensure high-quality and on-time delivery • High level of motivation, proactivity and strategic thinking, with a strong commitment to learning and contributing effectively • Commitment to delivering excellent customer service to clients and associates • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products • Prior marketing experience is preferred • Experience with marketing analytics tools (Google Analytics, email marketing) is a plus • Interest in or prior experience/coursework in finance or financial markets is a plus but not necessary About Our Intern Program: Jumpstart your career with Baird’s high-impact summer intern program! You’ll gain real-world experience, connect with inspiring leaders and grow through hands-on projects, mentorship and dynamic events. From our Intern Welcome and Baird Gives Back Day to firmwide networking and professional development, you’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative culture that values your voice and fuels your future. Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status . Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

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