Graduate Rotational Analyst - Marketing & Content Creation

Direct Energy Business4 days ago
Houston, TX, United States
Hybrid
Internship
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Date

Apr 28, 2026

Location

Houston, TX, US, 77010

Company

NRG

Welcome

to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future.

In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn, and follow us on X @nrgenergy.

Graduate Rotation Program

We take great pride in the development and offerings included in our Graduate Rotation Program.

Our Graduate Rotation Program

consists of 2 one-year rotations within different departments of NRG.

The Graduate Rotation Program is focused on developing the future leaders of our business. The program provides the opportunity to work in two different roles across the business, while benefiting from a wide support network of colleagues, a direct line manager and the Talent Development Team. Our aim is to help you build your strengths and gain skills that can be used as your career progresses.

Our Graduate Rotation Program will appeal to self-motivated, graduating seniors with a proactive, can-do attitude, and a genuine desire to learn about our business and the energy industry.

Job Summary:

We’re looking for a Graduate Rotational Digital Marketing Intern to join our Marketing organization as part of a year‑long development program designed to build future digital marketing, content, and marketing operations talent.

This role provides hands‑on exposure to Digital Marketing and Content & Creative Production, with structured rotations across Business Marketing and Consumer Marketing. The intern will support content creation, website and CMS updates, and front‑end digital execution while learning enterprise‑level marketing processes, governance, and collaboration models.

The Graduate Rotational Digital Marketing Intern works under close supervision and mentorship, producing draft‑level deliverables, supporting live campaigns, and gaining practical experience across the digital marketing lifecycle. Successful interns will be considered for future entry‑level full‑time roles within the organization.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Create draft digital content (e.g., website copy, basic visual assets, page layouts) under supervision, aligned to brand and messaging standards.
  • Support Content & Creative teams with editing, formatting, and QA of digital assets prior to publishing.
  • Assist with website and CMS updates, including content entry, page updates, and validation testing.
  • Support basic front‑end execution tasks, such as layout adjustments, component updates, and rendering checks across devices.
  • Participate in digital marketing campaign execution support across Business and Consumer Marketing teams.
  • Assist with preparing materials for campaigns, launches, and digital updates.
  • Support performance tracking by helping compile metrics, organize results, and summarize insights.
  • Learn and apply AI‑based content and productivity tools to support drafting, ideation, and optimization.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional partners including Digital Marketing, Creative, Brand, and Marketing Operations teams.
  • Participate in structured rotational activities, learning sessions, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Contribute to special projects or a capstone assignment as part of the rotational program.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Academic or internship exposure to:
    • Content Management Systems (CMS)
    • Adobe Creative Suite or basic video editing tools
    • HTML/CSS fundamentals or front‑end concepts
    • AI‑based content or marketing tools
    • Coursework, internships, or portfolio samples related to digital marketing or content creation.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Willing

Required Skills

Front-end Execution
Adobe Creative Suite
AI-based Content Tools
Digital Marketing
Content Creation
HTML/CSS fundamentals
Collaboration
Content Management Systems (CMS)