2026 Summer Internship
US, Global Vertical & Audience Strategy, Corporate and Business Services, CEO
Posted on 8/27/2025

Zebra Technologies
Compensation Overview
$22 - $32/hr
Vernon Hills, IL, USA
Hybrid
The expectation is at least 3 days of in-office attendance.
Remote Work: Hybrid
The Global Vertical & Audience Strategy team consists of Audience Strategy, Digital Media CoE, and Marketing Automation. These teams oversee the development, execution and reporting of campaigns that support both global and regional priorities. The team is accountable to develop the customer journeys and align campaign goals, audience targeting and execution tactics to generate awareness and demand for Zebra products and solutions.
The purpose of this internship is to prepare college students for entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the various functions of the Zebra Technologies organization. The program is designed to provide you with a full experience so that you can fully envision a career with Zebra. You will be positioned for success with training, exposure to all parts of the business, social activities, a professional mentor relationship and development sessions to help you discover your own performance edge!
This marketing Internship at Zebra will provide you with the foundation to explore and apply for Zebra's Marketing Development Program (MDP). The MDP is a two-year, full-time rotational program offering employees the opportunity to learn from experts throughout the marketing organization at our Lincolnshire, IL headquarters.
Responsibilities:
- Research assigned vertical, relevent personas, market trends, CX/BMI and analytics data.
- Design the customer journey to ensure we deliver the right message at the right time.
- Develop a campaign where we have a gap to an identified audience.
- Work with regional stakeholders and digital CoE to execute campaign aligned to goals.
- Measure and report on campaign performance.
- Present project overview and outline recommendations based on performance data.
- Develop planning, organizational and leadership skills
- Increase technology knowledge and skills
- Develop team-based work proficiencies
- Develop interpersonal skills to connect with day-to-day business contacts through follow up activities
THIS IS A HYBRID INTERNSHIP LOCATED IN LINCOLNSHIRE, IL THE EXPECTATION IS AT LEAST 3 DAYS OF IN-OFFICE ATTENDANCE.
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate degree program in Business, Marketing, Advertising, or related discipline
- Must have an anticipated graduation date between December 2026-2027
- Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)
- Strong desire to understand the customer journey, demand processes, and best practices for awareness and demand creation and acceleration (ie: contact and data management, lead management, revenue performance management, marketing automation, digital marketing, personas, messaging, content development)
- Intellectual curiosity with a strong desire to learn and grow
- Proven leadership and excellence in professional, academic, and/or extracurricular experiences
- Ability to collaborate as part of a team
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Zebra 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, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at [email protected]
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.
Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.
Salary: USD 22.00 - USD 32.00 Hourly
Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

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