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LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.

Internship Summer 2025 - Marketing & Communications

LPL Financial Holdings, Inc., San Diego, CA, United States


At LPL Financial, our identity extends beyond being the largest independent broker-dealer in the nation and a member of the Fortune 400. With locations in Austin, Charlotte, San Diego, and Tempe, our team of over 8,000 dedicated professionals supports financial advisors in enhancing their clients' financial futures. This means your contributions have the potential to positively impact thousands of lives, making a significant difference not just for our clients but for you as well.

LPL's University Programs is designed to nurture early career talent through a 10-week paid summer internship and full-time entry-level opportunities, aiming to cultivate the future leaders of the industry. Our University team is committed to attracting skilled individuals who will not only grow personally and professionally, but also contribute to the strategic goals of our company.

Our Marketing & Communication teams are seeking Summer 2025 interns. These positions would like the ideal candidates to be local to the San Diego, Tempe, or Carolina's office functioning off a hybrid schedule at the intern and managers discretion. (2-3 days in office)

Marketing & Communication internship opportunities in:

  • Digital Operations
  • Branding
  • Social Media
  • Public Relations


What You'll Do
  • Content creation and research/trend analytics - Create engaging and visually appealing social media content, including graphics, videos, and copywriting, to promote our brand and products.
  • Social media management, analytics & reporting - Monitor and manage our social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Respond to comments, messages, and engage with our audience.
  • Get to know us as an employer and experience our working culture up close through our summer programming events
What You'll Bring
  • Strong communication, collaboration and time management skills with the ability to write engaging content and provide recommendations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Basic knowledge of SEO principles, keyword research, social media management tools, platforms
What is the summer internship schedule?
  • Full- time program for 10 weeks in the summer of 2025; Monday through Friday during day-shift for 40 hours a week
  • Dependent on team needs, work locations could be remote, hybrid or in office (Austin, Tempe, Charlotte, San Diego)
  • Semester system dates: 6/2/25 - 8/8/25
  • Quarter system dates: 6/16/24 - 8/22/25
Disclaimer for international students:
  • Positions offered are for full time work at 40 hours per week
  • Please consult your Designated School Official to confirm your ability prior to applying
  • Also, you will need to obtain an approved I-120 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status) for CPT employment
Ready to take the LEAP?
  • Hear from previous interns about their #LEAPatLPL experience on YouTube
  • Learn more about LPL Financial, who we are, what we believe in and our commitments to building tomorrow, together.


Hourly Rate:
$22-25 hourly

The hourly amount is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant's skill, experience, and work location.

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation's leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant's bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL's Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.