Media Intern

The Chernoff Newman internship program aims to offer a well-rounded experience that includes a deep dive of agency life. Chernoff Newman’s interns do not simply fetch coffee or stuff envelopes; they are immersed in our client and agency business work.

The program offers three internships each year in the fall, spring and summer semesters, aligning with the applicant’s school schedule.

A media intern at Chernoff Newman will have good math skills, an inherent sense of curiosity and strong problem-solving skills to work in our media buying team on Facebook and Google advertising campaigns.

The selected candidate will work in-person in the Columbia office.

Responsibilities and work projects include:

• Help with the development of digital media plans, supporting the Media Planner/Buyer
• Assist with setting up and monitoring Facebook and Google campaigns, ensuring accuracy and optimizing to KPIs
• Help ensure creative specifications are provided and final creative is uploaded
• Assist with reporting and analyzing buys post-campaign
• Assist reconciling buys and clearing billing

Candidate requirements:

• Bright, engaging self-starter who thrives on collaborating with others
• Seek solutions before being asked or prompted
• Detail-oriented, diligent with each task and can work on multiple initiatives
• Excellent math skills, comfortable working with spreadsheets
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Have an interest in social media and advertising
• Desire to learn and grow professionally at a leading communications firm
• Current enrollment in a related BS or BA

Applicants are expected to work 15-20 hours each week and are compensated $12/hour.