Media Intern

TL;DR

Media Intern (Marketing): Supporting the media team with trafficking, reporting, and campaign implementation as part of a 12-week career jump-start program. Focus on learning digital media landscapes, audience research tools, and collaborating on client projects within a professional agency environment.

Location: Must be based in Chicago and able to work from the office a minimum of 3 days a week.

Salary: $21/hour

Company

A digital agency focused on providing mentorship, client work exposure, and professional development through its Trailhead Internship Program.

What you will do

• Learn campaign trafficking and setup using DoubleClick.
• Assist media planners with campaign management, optimization, and reporting.
• Conduct research on media targets using industry tools like eMarketer and Forrester.
• Execute payment of vendor invoices and manage administrative client files.
• Participate in meetings with vendors for media plans and presentations.
• Contribute to the development of POV documents on emerging marketing trends.

Requirements

• Must be based in Chicago and able to work onsite 3 days per week.
• Passion for digital media and understanding of the digital landscape.
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Familiarity with industry tools like eMarketer, Nielsen, comScore, and Google ad products.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-week structured internship program with mentorship.
• Exposure to real-world client projects and agency workflows.
• Regular learning opportunities and professional training.
• Collaborative office environment focused on continuous learning and team engagement.