Marketing Intern, Summer 2026 - Boston, MA

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Marketing Intern, Summer 2026 - Boston, MA

We are the global technology company behind the world’s fastest payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe as our company grows, so should you. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.

The Mastercard Intern Program is a comprehensive program where students will gain hands on real work-life skills while having fun and contributing to a global company. As an intern, you will be challenged with completing projects that will enhance your skills as well as contribute to the department’s goals and objectives.

Join the Global B2B Marketing Operations team at Mastercard. The team plays a pivotal role in driving growth and innovation by delivering data-driven insights and impactful marketing strategies tailored to our clients. We also work cross-functionally to equip internal stakeholders with tools and intelligence that enable informed decisions and deliver value to our partners.

As a Marketing Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in marketing analytics and data visualization while supporting operational initiatives that enhance B2B marketing performance. This role offers exposure to industry-leading tools and best practices in marketing measurement and stakeholder engagement. You will assist with dashboard maintenance using Tableau and other analytics tools, while extracting and analyzing data to create reports for stakeholders. The intern will also track and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure marketing effectiveness and assist with operational tasks and provide ad-hoc support.

Program Components:
• Impactful assignments that drive business results
• Networking sessions and leadership speakers series
• Volunteer and team building experiences

Program Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or accelerated graduate program graduating Dec 2026 and beyond  
• Ability to partner across the organization  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PPT)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills 
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Application Process:  
• Submit your application (resume and unofficial transcript)  
• If eligible, receive invitation for a one-way digital interview; this includes answering pre-recorded interview questions that advance your application  
• If recommended further, receive invitation for final round interview(s); you will have the opportunity to meet with us virtually to learn more about our business and culture

Compensation: $25-$32/hr

This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship. For example, students or recent graduates in the United States on an F1 visa (including those with CPT or OPT authorization) are not eligible for this role. 

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;




• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;




• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and




• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

Boston, Massachusetts: $48,000 - $67,000 USD