Company Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Here’s how you can help.

Job Description

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025 at 11:59pm PST (~3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline. 

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As a Sales & Marketing Intern, you will play a vital role in supporting our sales and marketing teams by assisting with market research, customer engagement, and promotional activities. This internship is an excellent opportunity for Juniors looking to gain hands-on experience in the data storage industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Assist in market research and competitor analysis to identify industry trends, emerging technologies, and key opportunities to keep sales teams informed.Conduct customer and market research to understand pain points and refine messaging.Support the sales team with lead generation & customer outreach.Work on marketing campaigns, including social media, email marketing, and content creation.Help create promotional materials, presentations, and competitive intelligence reports.Analyze campaign performance and provide insights for optimization.

Qualifications

REQUIRED: 

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field with a graduation date of December 2025 and beyondAvailable for full-time 12-week internship from May/June – August/September 2025Strong analytical and research skills with a keen interest in technology and data storage solutions.Creative thinker with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Prioritizing, time management and organizational skillsRelationship management skills and openness to feedback

PREFERRED: 

Knowledge/Experience in market research or marketing program management Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, exhibits confidence in social environments, and has demonstrated ability to work well with others through clubs, sports, and other extracurricular activities

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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