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The Shipyard

Media Intern

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What they do

A Media Planner or Buyer advises companies and clients on using media effectively for advertising and marketing. Identifies target audience for advertising, researches customer demographics and cost options for different advertising outlets; reviews media programming and recommends a strategy for ad placements.

$84,212 / year median in Ohio

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

The Shipyard is a leading, independent marketing and communication agency headquartered in Columbus, OH and San Diego, CA that brings together talented individuals across the creative, communications, media and digital landscape. Uniquely designed to Engineer Brand Love through a unifying approach of paid, owned and earned channels, we work together to grow brands that audiences can't help but love. Our family of brands, Fahlgren Mortine, TURNER and TinyWins, spans integrated communications, travel and lifestyle, and digital innovation, giving us the range and depth to deliver for clients locally, regionally and nationally. We're growing, and we're looking for people who are too. Come build something meaningful with us. SUMMARY We are looking for a curious, motivated Media Intern to join our Columbus, OH team part-time, working 20-24 hours per week. This paid internship ($18/hour) offers hands-on exposure to the full media planning and buying process across both traditional and digital channels. This is a hybrid work from home/office position (in-office attendance is required on Tuesdays & Thursdays) and the candidate must live near Columbus, OH.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Support the Media Planning team in day-to-day campaign management across key accounts Begin building proficiency with the planning tools our team relies on every day, including eMarketer, MRI-Simmons, Global Web Index and Media Radar Assist in the development and execution of media plans across traditional and digital channels, and start to understand how each channel plays a role in reaching an audience Help maintain accuracy in media plans, budgets, flowcharts, and tracking documents Support digital campaign pacing, trafficking, and reporting in partnership with data and ad ops teams Assist with day-to-day vendor communications and document meeting action items Stay curious about the media landscape, emerging platforms, industry news ad shifts in consumer behavior
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field A genuine curiosity about media planning, buying, and the broader advertising landscape Strong organizational skills and attention to detail A willingness to ask good questions and show up eager to learn Comfort working with numbers and budgets Proficiency (or eagerness to learn) in Excel and PowerPoint A positive, proactive attitude in a fast-paced environment Requirements Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.