Account Executive Internship

Account Executive Intern Work Mode

Onsite

Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

May 2027 through August 2027

At Fifth Color, internships aren’t about fetching coffee or watching from the sidelines – they’re about diving in. Over the course of your internship, you’ll be immersed in the agency, contributing to real client and internal projects, sharpening practical skills, and working shoulder-to-shoulder with a team that’s building something bold. Backed by mentorship, hands-on learning and a genuine sense of community, this is where future Fifth Color talent gets its start.

And you’ll feel our BOLD spirit from day one. We’re Brave – unafraid to challenge the status quo and chase innovation. We’re Organized – bringing structure and clarity to even the most ambitions ideas. We’re Lively – fueling our work with creativity, energy and collaboration. And we’re Dependable – the kind of team people trust to deliver every time. As an intern, you won’t just witness these values in action, you’ll help bring them to life.

Fifth Color’s Account Executive Internship Program gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience managing client relationships, supporting account operations and contributing to strategic initiatives while contributing to meaningful work that supports Fifth Color’s growth. As a full-service, independent, omnichannel agency with all our experts under one roof, Fifth Color is committed to developing early career talent and building a strong pipeline for future full-time roles.

As an Account Executive Intern, you will contribute to initiatives that help deliver distinguished service to the clients Fifth Color partners with. Working alongside experienced account managers and strategists, you will gain exposure to how client relationships, strategy and cross functional collaboration come together to build brands that get remembered. Through meaningful project work, mentorship and hands-on collaboration, you will develop practical skills while helping shape the client experience at Fifth Color.

• Support the account team on day-to-day client business, including status tracking, follow-ups, and issue resolution.
• Attend client and internal meetings; capture notes, draft recaps, and track action items to completion.
• Conduct competitive, category, and audience research to inform creative briefs and strategic recommendations.
• Maintain internal account management platforms, project files, and brand asset libraries.
• Support automation and analytics initiatives that improve account team efficiency and reporting.
• Contribute to new business efforts, including pitch materials, RFP responses, and case studies.
• Collaborate with the account team on strategic planning and campaign execution.
• Deliver a program-long strategic project of direct value to the Account Strategy team.

• Junior or Senior working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications or related field, for the duration of the internship.
• Quick, resourceful, flexible and a strong team player with solid analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Heightened attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and intellectually curious.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Fifth Color recruits, hires, and promotes qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Fifth Color is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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