Junior Account Intern

Wunderman Thompson; Roma; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-On Experience

Networking Opportunities

Job summary

VML is a leading creative company that blends brand experience, customer experience, and commerce. As a Junior Account Intern, you will assist the account team with project coordination, research, internal collaboration, and administrative tasks.

You will gain hands-on experience and participate in trainings and client discussions in a hybrid work setting. We value curiosity, communication, organization, and a proactive learner.

Qualifications

• Passion for Advertising and Communication.
• Clear communication skills; able to articulate ideas.
• Attention to detail in project coordination and admin.
• Proactive learner with curiosity about business and trends.
• Collaborative team player with initiative.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Curiosity about healthcare industry, global trends, and regulatory landscape.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: assist in preparing updates, agendas, events and detailed minutes.
• Research & Insights: gather trends, competitive landscapes and audience insights.
• Internal Collaboration: support cross-functional teamwork across creative, strategy, planning, and digital parts.
• Administrative Support: data entry, presentation prep, and organized client files.
• Timeline & Budget Tracking: monitor timelines and learn budget tracking while flagging issues to senior staff.
• Learning & Development: participate in internal trainings and client discussions to learn and contribute.

Skills

Advertising passion

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive learner

Team player

Organization & time management

Curiosity about industry

Tech savvy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign's Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

Please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

What You Will Do:As a Junior Account Intern, you will support the account team in various capacities, including:

Project Coordination Support: Assist in preparing project updates, meeting agendas, events and detailed minutes. Coordinate internal and external meetings/calls to ensure smooth communication flow.

• Research & Insights: Conduct research on trends, competitive landscapes and target audiences to gather insights that inform strategic recommendations.

• Internal Collaboration: Support communication and collaboration with internal cross-functional teams (e.g., creative, strategy, planning, digital) to facilitate integrated project delivery.

• Administrative Assistance: Provide essential administrative support to the account team, including data entry, presentation preparation, and maintaining organized client files.

• Timeline & Budget Tracking: Assist in monitoring project timelines and, where appropriate, learn about budget tracking, helping to flag potential issues proactively to senior team members.

• Learning & Development: Actively participate in internal training sessions, team meetings, and client discussions to absorb knowledge and contribute to problem-solving.

What You'll Bring:

• Passion for Advertising and Communication

Communication Skills

• Attention to Detail

• Proactive Learner: Exceptional active listening skills, a proactive approach to information gathering, and a strong desire to learn and contribute.

• Team Player: A naturally collaborative team player who can also work effectively and with initiative.

• Organization & Time Management: Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of assisting with multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively.

• Curiosity: A strong intellectual curiosity about our business, the wider healthcare industry, and global trends, with an eagerness to learn about the regulatory and industry landscape.

• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable with digital tools.

What You Will Gain:

• Invaluable Hands-On Experience

• Mentorship & Guidance: Receive support and guidance from experienced account leaders and industry experts.

• Industry Exposure

• Career Foundation: Build a strong foundation for a future career in advertising, communications, or client services.

• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a vibrant, innovative, and inclusive workplace that values creativity and teamwork.

Networking Opportunities

#LI-EMEA

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.