Health Media Intern

Havas Edge; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) match

Hands-on training

Job summary

Havas Edge in Boston is offering a paid Summer Internship Program for students or recent graduates. The internship spans 10 weeks, from June 15 to August 21, 2026, requiring interns to work full-time (36 hours a week). Interns will support the Health Media team, engaging with real clients on healthcare and pharmaceutical projects. Ideal candidates should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be majoring in related fields like Marketing or Business. Join us for a dynamic learning experience and network building!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Basic understanding of marketing, media, and business.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly client calls and assist with preparation of materials.
• Develop and maintain media plans with strategy teams.
• Create campaign performance reports in Excel and PowerBI.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Preferred course of study in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or Communications

Job description

Overview

The Havas Edge Summer Internship Program is a paid internship and an excellent way for students or recent graduates to dive in and experience what it’s like to work at a performance marketing agency. Our program is designed to give our interns the same hands-on training as our entry-level employees so that you can apply these skills to “real” work. As a result, interns will have a stimulating, challenging, rewarding, and exciting experience!

The Havas Edge Summer Internship Program will be 10 weeks long and run from June 15th to August 21st (2026). We are seeking interns that can work full-time (36 hours a week), in our Boston, MA office.

Internship Opportunities

Our Health Media team will be partaking in the program – a uniqueopportunity and chance to learn alongside the experts in media strategy and planning as a Health Media Intern!This team offers a unique learning and hands-on experience to fit your career goals and interests.

The Health Media Intern will support our Health Media team on a few Healthcare/Pharmaceutical clients across the agency. General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Attend weekly client calls and assist with preparation of all materials needed for client calls
• Work closely with media and strategy teams to develop and maintain media plans and review action item deliverables daily
• Learn the healthcare and pharmaceutical media landscape, and apply key learnings in support role
• Communicate regularly and effectively with internal teams regarding status of campaigns and scheduling
• Support with PowerPoint presentations for clients, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Learn how to create campaign performance reports in Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI; provide daily/weekly reporting updates to clients as needed
• Assist Health Media Team with the planning and management of client budgets
• Other duties as needed that allow for a comprehensive learning experience

Training and Support

As an intern, you will participate in on-the-job training with members of the department for which you are assigned, as well as receive exposure to other departments so that you may learn how each function within the agency supports and interacts with the others. You will have access to technology and tools to support you throughout your internship, as well.

Additionally, you will be assigned a mentor, who will assist you with any questions you may have and may assign you work as needed. You will work in a dynamic, engaging environment alongside experienced team members - some of whom were interns at Havas Edge themselves.

Our Commitment

You’ve studied, you’ve learned and now you’re ready to put everything you’ve learned into action. As an intern with Havas Edge, we commit to helping evolve your experience, skills, confidence, and connections during your time in the program – all of which can put you ahead of the curve when entering the job market.

As an intern, you can expect the following:

• Application of Education. Apply your knowledge from the classroom or other internships to a real-world experience. We want to watch you flourish in the workplace and put those skills to work.
• Active Learning and Hands-On Experience. You will grow a deep understanding of how your role plays a vital part in our agency’s success through shadowing, hands-on learning, and more. The internship will prepare you for what to expect in this field and increase your confidence in the workplace.
• Culture and Work Environment. Nothing compares to living the actual experience. You will learn and experience our culture, agency operations, how we collaborate and more. We thrive off building relationships, with our clients and our people, and you will see that emphasis in everything you do in the internship.
• Professionalism. We’re here to help grow your soft skills needed in the workplace. Skills, such as communication, leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork can all be learned through your experience here and utilized in future career opportunities.
• Networking. Building your professional network is invaluable. You’ll have the opportunity to meet professionals in the career field you want to pursue, as well as clients and other interns who have similar interests.

In some cases, an internship can even lead to a permanent position, provided there are available positions following completion of your internship.

The Rockstar Candidate

We are looking for highly motivated, collaborative, and organized interns who are driven to see clients' businesses and brands thrive. You’re creative and analytical with a proven track record of facing problems with confidence, overcoming obstacles with limited time or resources, and maintaining composure under pressure.

Ideal candidates will meet the following qualifications and possess the following skills/abilities:

• Min 3.0 GPA
• Preferred course of study in Marketing, Advertising, Business, Communications, or other related disciplines
• Ability to execute tasks in a deadline-oriented environment, with the ability to work independently
• Basic understanding of marketing/advertising, media, and business in any discipline
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We’re Different. And Proud of It.

Havas Edge is the largest vertically integrated, full-service performance marketing agency in the world, with expertise in delivering all aspects of effective campaigns, from business strategy, to communications strategy, strategic creative, integrated media and the most advanced data, analytics, and attribution capabilities.

We are a strategic partner, committed to solving business challenges with rewarding working relationships and harder-working assets that inspire consumer action and deliver meaningful outcomes for the business and brand.

We are headquartered in Carlsbad, CA with offices and affiliated offices in Boston, MA; Dallas, TX; London, UK; Los Angeles, CA; and Paris, FR.

Havas Edge is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other basis provided by federal, state, or local law.

We foster a culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, and create the best work to be relevant in a rapidly changing world. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) match, and more! We pride ourselves on having a highly collaborative environment and seek individuals who thrive in a similar capacity. Ready to join?