Marketing Intern

Marketing Intern (Summer 2026)At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stufflike payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HRso owners can focus on their craft and customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we're proud to support more than 400,000 small businesses across the country, and we're building a workplace that represents and celebrates the customers we serve. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy.Our Marketing internship is a 12-week hybrid summer experience focused on making a significant impact on our customers by being embedded directly into our marketing teams. Each intern is paired with a dedicated mentor and a team manager, providing guidance and support as they make immediate contributions to the team's initiatives, directly advancing Gusto's mission.You will be given opportunities to participate in different aspects of marketing campaigns and strategy, such as conducting market research, creating content, analyzing campaign performance, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and supporting product launches while also exploring multiple areas of marketing, including digital, content, brand, and customer marketing.We'll be offering only one cohort (June 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026) in San Francisco, CA.This role is part of the Go-to-Market team responsible for driving new customer leads and fueling growth across direct and indirect channels. We are a team that combines creativity, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration to design campaigns that reach, engage, and convert the right audiences at scale. Together, we've helped Gusto grow to serve over 400,000 small businesses nationwide, and we're just getting started. If you're ready to hone your marketing skills while creating campaigns with far-reaching effects on our modern economy, we'd love for you to join Gusto this summerHere's what you'll do day-to-day (and we'll support you so you're great at it):Assist in planning, launching, and optimizing Gusto marketing campaigns across various channels, including ads, email promotions, webinars, social media, and partner-sponsored events.Support creative development by collaborating with design, content, and cross-functional stakeholders on co-branded assets such as landing pages, blog posts, and sales enablement materials tailored for small businesses and accounting audiences.Analyze campaign performance data, including CTR, engagement, and conversions, and compile regular reports to assess the impact and ROI, providing insights to improve future campaigns.Research marketing trends and competitor strategies to inform our marketing approach and ensure that campaigns align with business goals.Collaborate with internal stakeholders across marketing, product, and legal while learning best practices and understanding the world of Gusto, our customers, and why we do what we do.Stay ahead of industry trends (AI, marketing tech, etc.) and bring innovative ideas to accelerate channel growth.Here's what we're looking for:Students pursuing a BS and/or MS degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2029.Passion for creating memorable customer experiences and telling compelling brand stories.Interest in areas such as digital marketing, content creation, social media, email marketing, SEO/SEM, marketing analytics, and/or brand strategy.Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.Collaborative mindset with eagerness to learn and contribute to team goals.U.S. work authorization is required. This role is not available for sponsorship.This is a hybrid role and will require you to be in the office at least twice a week in our San Francisco, New York, or Denver office. Relocation assistance will be provided during your internship.Our cash compensation amount for this role is $35.82/hr for undergraduate students to $38.94/hr for graduate students in San Francisco.