Media Intern at Advertising Agency

Bethesda, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Media Planning, Digital Media, Data Analysis, Google Ads, Meta Ads, Media Buying, Research, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Google Analytics, Communication, Detail Orientation, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Accountability

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Description Summary: Have you always wanted to work in advertising? We are looking for the next bright mind in media with our summer internship program. If you’re highly organized, passionate about advertising, and could picture yourself enjoying analyzing data, we want to hear from you! You will report in directly to an experienced media practitioner with over ten years of experience. As a member of a full-service media team, you will learn both how to create strategy that drives business outcomes for clients, and how to execute all elements of a media plan, including how to use platforms like Google Ads and Meta Ads to run successful campaigns. Job Responsibilities: Assists the team in managing and monitoring media buys, including digital media optimizations and reporting, for assigned client portfolio. Provides research for media planning, including contacting publications and other media to obtain information, requests and reviews media kits to obtain information, meets with media representatives one-on-one, obtains industry-specific information from trade associations, etc. Compiles and interprets media data and statistics. Processes media recommendations as required. Establishes and maintains goodwill and strong working relationships with the media supplier base. Answers all calls/emails from media representatives, gathers required information, and refers them to the media director or buyer if necessary. Effectively coordinates with internal and external client partner teams. Assists the team with client-facing Point of Views (POVs)/recommendations and ad hoc projects. Assists the team in managing and monitoring media buys, including digital media optimizations and reporting. Prepares materials for client and vendor meetings. Schedules, coordinates, and facilitates meetings with clients and vendors. Maintains team library of resources and media kits. Assists with all paid media trafficking functions. Requirements Core Competencies: Accountability Problem Solving Communication Detail Orientation Teamwork Technical Competencies: Microsoft Excel PowerPoint/Google Slides Digital ad ops (not required, but a plus) Google Analytics (not required, but a plus) Additional Qualifications: 0–1 years of relevant work experience – internships count, as do college courses and relevant experiences. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in marketing, communication, business, or related disciplines. Strong communication skills. Like working with numbers and statistics. A strong passion for and desire to join the fast-paced world of media at an advertising agency. This is a flexible position – the hours are negotiable prior to the start of the program.

Responsibilities

The intern will assist the media team in managing and monitoring media buys, including digital optimizations and reporting. They will also conduct research for media planning, coordinate with partners, and prepare materials for client and vendor meetings.