CSX Sales & Marketing Analytics Internship - Summer 2026 (Paid)

Interns join the CSX commercial department for a 10 week immersion in CSX methods and culture. Individuals complete challenging assignments that improve, help, grow, and develop new business for CSX, enhance decision-making, and streamline processes. This internship will provide an opportunity for candidates to experience what a role in a customer-focused function at CSX looks like, while allowing CSX to actively recruit tomorrow’s best talent. 

Internship Details:

• This is a 10 Week Summer Internship Program starting on May 26, 2026 and ending July 31, 2026.  
• CSX provides optional intern housing for the duration of the 10-week program, as long as the selected intern meets eligibility criteria 
• Competitive hourly pay 
• The Summer Internship Program will include: 
• Cross-functional learning, Local Onsite Visits, Executive Networking Sessions and Lunch & Learns and more 

Primary Activities And Responsibilities:

Interns will be placed with a Commercial team based on their skills, aspirations, and active company initiative. Interns will participate in an individual project where they will be placed on an existing team within our Marketing (market analytics & pricing) or Sales departments. All interns will also participate together in a group project. Responsibilities and project topics could include the following:  

• Work with team to understand market demand profiles, near-term growth opportunities, and long-term projections.  
• Analyze market profitability to determine need for and levels of CSX capital investment.  
• Provide customer profitability segmentation and growth analysis to highlight high-potential customers.  
• Communicate analyses through presentations to senior management.  

CSX provides optional intern housing for the duration of the 10-week program, as long as the selected intern meets eligibility criteria. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age  
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, or a related major field of study from an accredited institution
• Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4-point scale) 

Knowledge And Skills:

• Academic distinction with financial or quantitative interest/talent 
• Proven leadership ability and initiative 
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills 
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations to a senior level audience 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 

Job Requirements:

• Communicate effectively with senior leadership/executive audiences 
• Work within established deadlines 
• Willing and able to work days and hours as assigned 
• Successfully complete a background check and drug test 

Environmental Conditions:

• Work inside an office environment 

CSX is passionate about building a workforce that reflects the values and behaviors of ONE CSX. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to diversity and engagement, as well as our support for veterans and reservists.  CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Connect with us on Facebook  X  LinkedIn  Instagram   YouTube
Closing Statement
CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click here to view the EEO is Law poster. Click here to view the OFCCP pay transparency provision information. CSX Transportation and its subsidiaries are not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at CSX via e-mail, Internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement in place with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of CSX. No placement fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.