2025 Bold Beginners Internship: Planning & Activation

About the job:   

As a Planning & Activation Intern, you'll dive into the world of media planning and campaign activation, working closely with our team to craft strategic solutions that engage diverse audiences. Through data-driven insights and collaborative problem-solving, you'll contribute to the development of innovative media plans and campaigns. This internship provides a comprehensive learning experience, combining hands-on projects, mentorship, and industry exposure to equip you for success in media planning and activation. Gain valuable expertise and build your network in the advertising industry. 

A day in the life:  

• Support the media team in executing and maintaining campaigns, including development, reporting, and invoicing.
• Own budget and billing processes, demonstrating analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Collaborate on creating, editing, and reviewing flowcharts to inform media planning strategies.
• Maintain organizational systems, including traffic worksheets, status reports, and internal databases.
• Work closely with various agency teams and participate in client-facing meetings as needed.
• Provide administrative assistance and backup to ensure seamless team operations.

What you will need:  

Education: Rising junior, senior, or recent graduate from an accredited college/university, preferably studying a related field (e.g., computer science, analytics). 

Key Qualifications: 

• Relevant coursework in computer science and/or analytics considered.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, presentation, and active listening skills.
• Collaborative mindset, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Excel tools (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, charts, graphs, data capture).
• Familiarity with media tools (KANTAR, eValient, SRDS, MBOX, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to manage data, analyze trends, and provide insights.

Salary: $19/hr + overtime eligibility   

Availability requirements:  To ensure a comprehensive and immersive experience, we require our interns to be available to work a full-time schedule during the internship period. Please note the following:   

Duration: June 9 - August 8, 2025 (9 weeks)   

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (full-time, 40 hours/week)   

We're looking for individuals who can commit to this schedule and make the most of this opportunity. If you're available and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you!   

Work arrangement options:   

We're excited to offer internship experiences that cater to your individual needs and preferences! Choose from two format options when you apply:   

Option 1: Fully Remote   

• Available to those living within and outside a commutable distance (100 miles from the office)
• No in-person days!
• Must work from your approved remote location (normally your home) 100% of the time

Option 2: Hybrid   

• Only available to those able to live within a commutable distance for the whole program (100 miles from the office)
• Split your time between remote work and in-person collaboration at our NYC Midtown office (2-3 times a week)
• When applying, please indicate your schedule preference. You’ll be considered for roles within your designated department(s) that align with your chosen work style.

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