Consumer Marketing Intern

Company

Cox Automotive - USABusiness OperationsIntern - FunctionalIndividual ContributorHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the weekNoDay

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $21.49 - $32.26/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

We encourage candidates to apply to no more than three internship opportunities within a 90-day period. Our recruiting team will review your application and ensure you are considered for the opportunities that best align with your skills and interests.

This role will be the integrator across strategy, media, and go‑to‑market for our consumer businesses (including Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book). Working under supervision of Sr. Director, this role will support translating business goals into integrated, full‑funnel plans; partner closely with Product, Creative, Media, Analytics, and MarTech to gain a full view of end-to-end consumer marketing campaigns.  You’ll help ensure our media investments deliver both near‑term and long‑term brand impact by combining analytics prowess, insight‑driven storytelling, and a “test & learn” approach to innovation across emerging channels. 

Key Responsibilities

• Aid in development of short‑ and long‑term consumer marketing strategies aligned to business objectives; define KPIs and monitor progress.
• Identify growth opportunities through market, competitive, and customer insight; translate findings into clear recommendations.
• Assist in finding opportunities to further lean into AI for more impactful marketing plans, creative or analytics.
• Partner with Consumer Media to build full‑funnel plans (awareness → consideration → conversion → retention) that support brand and business goals.
• Collaborate with Analytics, and Consumer Insights teams to inform plans grounded in consumer needs.
• Work with our team across Media, Creative, MarTech, Product, and external agencies to ensure cohesive execution.
• Help build a pipeline of disruptive ideas and “test & learn” pilots; stay ahead of industry and competitive trends to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge formulating marketing strategy, product marketing, or integrated media planning.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including presenting to leadership.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, matrixed organization, strong prioritization and project management.
• Experience working with or at external media or creative agencies is a plus.
• Track record of thought leadership and innovation in media, creative or marketing analytics

Don’t miss out on the first steps toward your future. Apply today!
Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.