**Short answer:** for marketing and advertising internships, employers most often prefer marketing, business, communications, psychology, data science or mathematics, and English or creative writing majors. For legal internships, they look to political science, pre-law, paralegal studies, and law students; for finance internships, to finance, accounting, economics, and mathematics majors. The major opens the door, but skills decide the offer: in the National Association of Colleges and Employers' Job Outlook 2026 survey, 70% of employers reported using skills-based hiring, and only 42% screen candidates by GPA, down from 73% in 2019. Velora Media Group is currently looking for interns in three areas, marketing, legal, and finance, with opportunities open to students in major cities across the United States.

There is no single perfect major for any of these internships. Employers build teams from different backgrounds because the work itself is varied: a marketing campaign needs someone who can write, someone who can read the data, and someone who understands why people buy. What follows is a breakdown of which majors fit which internship, what employers weigh beyond the major, and how the internship tracks at Velora Media Group are organized.

## Majors employers prefer for marketing and advertising internships

### Marketing majors

The most direct fit. Marketing students arrive knowing the vocabulary of campaigns, audiences, positioning, and consumer behavior, which shortens the time before they can contribute to real work.

### Business majors

Business students understand how marketing connects to revenue, budgets, and operations. That perspective is valuable at an agency, where every campaign has to justify its cost to a client.

### Communications majors

Communications students are trained in messaging, public relations, and storytelling across media. They tend to be strong at writing for different audiences and at presenting ideas clearly.

### Psychology majors

Marketing is applied psychology. Students who understand motivation, attention, and decision-making bring insight into why a headline works or why a customer hesitates at checkout.

### Data science and mathematics majors

Modern marketing runs on measurement. Students who can work with analytics, spreadsheets, and statistics help answer the question every client asks: which efforts are producing results.

### English and creative writing majors

Content is central to search visibility, email, and social media. Strong writers who can research a subject and explain it plainly are consistently in demand.

### Other majors that stand out

Graphic design, film, computer science, and journalism students bring production skills that agencies use daily, from video editing to building web pages.

## Majors employers prefer for legal internships

Legal internships at a business, as distinct from a law firm, typically involve contract review support, compliance research, document organization, and policy drafting under supervision. Employers commonly look for:

- Political science and pre-law students, who are trained in research and argument
- Paralegal studies students, who learn document preparation and legal procedure
- Law students seeking practical experience with business contracts and compliance
- Business or business law majors, who understand the commercial context of agreements
- English and philosophy majors, whose training in close reading and precise writing transfers directly

## Majors employers prefer for finance internships

Finance internships at a growing company generally involve bookkeeping support, budgeting, invoicing, financial reporting, and analysis. Employers commonly look for:

- Finance majors, who study valuation, budgeting, and financial analysis
- Accounting majors, who understand bookkeeping, reconciliation, and reporting standards
- Economics majors, who are trained to interpret data and market conditions
- Mathematics and statistics majors, who bring quantitative rigor
- Business administration majors with coursework in accounting or finance

## What employers want to see beyond your major

The evidence that employers care more about skills than credentials has grown stronger every year. NACE's Job Outlook 2026 survey found that employers use skills-based hiring most often during interviewing, at 87%, and screening, at 65%. In practice, that means an applicant should be ready to show what they can do, not only what they studied.

The qualities that consistently matter:

- Clear writing, demonstrated in the application itself
- Evidence of initiative, such as a personal project, a campus organization, or freelance work
- Comfort with common tools, including spreadsheets, presentation software, and AI assistants
- Reliability and attention to detail
- Curiosity about the business, shown by researching the company before applying

Internships also lead somewhere. NACE's 2026 Internship & Co-op Survey reported that 63.1% of 2024-25 interns converted to full-time hires, and the acceptance rate among interns offered positions was 88.3%. An internship is frequently the longest job interview a student will ever have.

## Internships at Velora Media Group

Velora Media Group is a Manhattan-based marketing and automation firm that builds websites, advertising campaigns, AI receptionists, and lead systems for small businesses. The firm is looking for interns in three sections:

| Internship section | Work interns support | Majors that fit |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | Content, SEO, social media, campaign research, client reporting | Marketing, business, communications, psychology, English, data science |
| Legal | Contract and compliance research, document organization, policy drafting support | Political science, pre-law, paralegal studies, law, business law |
| Finance | Bookkeeping support, invoicing, budgeting, financial reporting | Finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, business |

Students from majors not listed are welcome to apply if they can show relevant skills.

## Internship locations: major cities across the United States

The internship is open to students across the United States, including New York and California. The major cities are listed below by region.

**Northeast**

- New York, New York
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Newark, New Jersey
- Buffalo, New York

**South**

- Houston, Texas
- San Antonio, Texas
- Dallas, Texas
- Austin, Texas
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- El Paso, Texas
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Miami, Florida
- Tampa, Florida
- Orlando, Florida
- New Orleans, Louisiana

**Midwest**

- Chicago, Illinois
- Columbus, Ohio
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Detroit, Michigan
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Cleveland, Ohio
- St. Louis, Missouri

**West**

- Los Angeles, California
- Phoenix, Arizona
- San Diego, California
- San Jose, California
- San Francisco, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Denver, Colorado
- Portland, Oregon
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Sacramento, California
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Honolulu, Hawaii

Students in cities not listed here are welcome to apply as well.

## How to apply

To apply, email [hello@veloramedia.cloud](mailto:hello@veloramedia.cloud) with your resume, your school and major, the section you are applying for (marketing, legal, or finance), your city and state, and a short note on why the work interests you. Details on schedule, format, and terms are discussed with each applicant. To see the kind of work the firm does, read [what is Velora Media](/blog/what-is-velora-media).

## Frequently asked questions

### What majors do employers prefer for marketing internships?

Employers most often prefer marketing, business, communications, psychology, data science or mathematics, and English or creative writing majors. Design, journalism, and computer science students also stand out for their production skills.

### What majors are best for a legal internship?

Political science, pre-law, paralegal studies, business law, and law students are the most common fits. English and philosophy majors also do well because of their training in close reading and precise writing.

### What majors are best for a finance internship?

Finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, statistics, and business administration majors are the strongest fits for finance internships involving bookkeeping, budgeting, and reporting.

### Does my major matter more than my skills?

Skills matter more. In NACE's Job Outlook 2026 survey, 70% of employers reported using skills-based hiring, and only 42% screen by GPA, down from 73% in 2019.

### Is Velora Media Group hiring interns?

Yes. Velora Media Group is looking for interns in marketing, legal, and finance, with opportunities open to students in major cities across the United States. Apply by emailing hello@veloramedia.cloud.

### Where are Velora Media Group internships available?

Internships are open to students in major cities across the United States, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Seattle, and Denver.

### Do internships lead to full-time jobs?

Often. NACE's 2026 Internship & Co-op Survey found that 63.1% of 2024-25 interns converted to full-time hires.

## Related reading

For how individuals can use AI to advance a career, see [how everyday people can use AI to get ahead](/blog/how-everyday-people-can-use-ai-to-get-ahead-not-be-afraid). For the marketing fundamentals interns work on, see [small business content development](/blog/small-business-content-development-marketing-near-me) and [how ads are tracked and personalized](/blog/how-ads-are-tracked-personalized-algorithm-small-business).

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## Sources

- National Association of Colleges and Employers, "Employer Use of Skills-Based Hiring Practices Grows," Job Outlook 2026. [naceweb.org](https://www.naceweb.org/job-market/trends-and-predictions/employer-use-of-skills-based-hiring-practices-grows)
- National Association of Colleges and Employers, "Intern Conversion Rate Hits Highest Mark in Five Years," 2026 Internship & Co-op Survey. [naceweb.org](https://www.naceweb.org/talent-acquisition/internships/intern-conversion-rate-hits-highest-mark-in-five-years)
- Absolute Internship, "What Majors Do Employers Prefer for Marketing and Advertising Internships?" [absoluteinternship.com](https://absoluteinternship.com/blog/what-majors-do-employers-prefer-for-marketing-and-advertising-internships/)