Summer Internship - Media Planning

Program Details

• Internship Dates: June 8 – July 31, 2026 (8 Weeks)
• Work Structure: Monday-Thursday - Hybrid (2 days per week in-office)
• Office Locations: New York City 

Shift your professional growth into high gear with our 8-week, paid internship running from June 8 through July 31, 2026. This program is designed as a high-velocity roadmap into the media and advertising landscape, structured across a 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday, 32 hours).

As a Mile Maker intern, you will:

• Gain an insider’s view of how a modern media agency operates.
• Transition from classroom theory to real-world business and leadership execution.

We believe the best breakthroughs happen through face-to-face collaboration. This is a hybrid opportunity, with 2 days per week in the office, ensuring you get the hands-on mentorship and culture immersion that defines the Mile Maker experience.

The Mile Marker Experience

• You will be exposed to full-funnel media planning, including brand awareness, retail media and conversion-focused strategies
• You will be paired with a seasoned media professional who will provide direct feedback, career guidance, and a window into the agency life.
• High-performing interns are our primary pipeline for full-time Associate roles. We support continued growth through our dedicated early-career development initiatives.

What You’ll Do

As a Media Intern, you support our Planning teams on key initiatives, including:

• Assist in the development of omnichannel media plans from initial research to final execution, including gathering data from partners and drafting baseline plans.
• Conduct audience segmentation and market analysis to identify "white space" opportunities for our clients.
• Help manage campaign setups, creative rotations, and daily delivery checks across platforms like Meta, Google, and various DSPs.
• Track campaign KPIs and assist in building performance reports; learn to monitor ongoing performance to identify optimization opportunities.
• Maintain professional rapport with media publishers and assist in collecting necessary information for the planning process.
• Support the team in managing campaign authorizations, budget tracking, and the reconciliation process to ensure financial accuracy.
•  Analyze research data and marketing information to help the team issue insightful reports to top-tier clients.

Who You Are

• A college junior, senior, or recent graduate (up to six months post-graduation).
• A student of Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related Business field.
• A curious communicator with an active interest in the evolving media landscape (CTV, Retail Media, Social Commerce).
• An analytical thinker who is comfortable with data but has an eye for branding and storytelling.
• A collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where adaptability is key.

The pay range for this role is:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour (New York, NY)