Intern, Activation Media Solutions

TL;DR

Intern, Activation Media Solutions (Programmatic Advertising): Support setup, activation, optimization, and continuous monitoring of programmatic campaigns across DSPs with an accent on performance-driven execution, budget adherence, and KPI improvement. Focus on generating actionable performance reports and collaborating with sales, product, trading, and media/tech vendors to troubleshoot and improve campaign results.

Location: Milan, Italy

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit that delivers creative personalization at scale through media, data, and partnerships.

What you will do

• Assist in setting up, activating, optimizing, and monitoring programmatic campaigns across Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs).
• Support media and financial analysis to ensure budget adherence and identify performance trends for strategic adjustments.
• Contribute to performance reporting and interpret data to produce actionable insights for internal and client reviews.
• Help with programmatic supply management and troubleshoot technical issues affecting campaign delivery.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (sales, product, trading) and external media/tech providers to ensure smooth campaign execution.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong interest in digital advertising and the evolving programmatic ecosystem.
• Comfort with numbers and calculations, with the ability to interpret data and understand market dynamics and consumer behavior.
• Good written and spoken English and Italian for working with diverse teams and clients.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with DSPs, DMPs, ad exchanges, or other programmatic tools is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week.
• Competitive medical insurance and group retirement plans, plus vision and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off and preferential partner discounts.
• Employee mental health awareness days and an inclusive, open environment.
• Opportunities to learn across the global hirify.global and WPP networks.