Marketing Internship – Summer 2024

Job Description

Marketing Internship – Summer 2024

About Old Dominion Freight Line

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you.

We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings of a single truck and one route in 1934 (started by Earl and Lillian Congdon) to a company of over 23,000 employees, we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion, we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider. We strive daily to keep the family spirit alive and help the world keep promises.

About the Internship

This paid summer internship offers an immersive experience designed to help you learn about OD Marketing, culture, and business operations. Interns will be based on a 40-hour work week and will engage in meaningful projects from start to finish. The program includes:

• A 1-2 week training and orientation effort.
• Assignment of 2-3 specific marketing projects to complete over the course of the internship.
• Opportunities to shadow leaders and mentors to learn the business firsthand.
• Expectation to provide regular updates to your manager on project progress.
• A final presentation of your work to OD marketing leadership and members of the OD Senior Leadership Team upon completion.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform related duties in support of 2-3 specific marketing project efforts over the course of the internship.
• Assist and support marketing leadership in the execution of assigned projects.
• Collaborate with marketing team members to create content for both internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with team members and subject matter experts to complete assigned projects.
• Develop relationships with internal departments in support of assigned projects.

Job Qualifications

Education:

• Must be enrolled in a University Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Program with no more than 12 months to graduation upon the start of the internship.
• A major in Business Administration, Marketing, or Communications with a genuine interest in a role in a reputable Marketing organization.

Experience & Skills:

• 3.0 GPA or above.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Prefer some previous Marketing experience through a prior internship or part-time job.

Working Days and Shift

Shift and hours are to be determined. Please note that working days and shift are estimates and are subject to change based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting.

Join the OD Family Today! (Benefits for Full-Time Employees)

While this is an internship, Old Dominion is committed to its employees. As a Full-Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee-only coverage.
• Vision & Dental coverage.
• Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity.
• Life Insurance.
• Wellness Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians.
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career.
• We prioritize our OD family of employees.
• Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy.
• National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).

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