Media Intern: Hybrid, Learn Digital & Traditional Campaigns

The Shipyard; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

The Shipyard, a leading marketing and communications agency in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Media Intern for a part-time, hybrid role (20-24 hours/week). You will gain hands-on exposure to media planning and buying across traditional and digital channels, with a paid internship at $18/hour.

You’ll support the Media Planning team, develop proficiency with planning tools, and contribute to campaigns while living near Columbus, OH. This is a fantastic entry point into the advertising industry.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.
• Interest in media planning, buying, and the advertising landscape.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and ask questions.
• Comfort with numbers and budgets.
• Proficiency or eagerness to learn Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support Media Planning team in day-to-day campaign management across key accounts.
• Build proficiency with planning tools like eMarketer, MRI‑Simmons, Global Web Index and Media Radar.
• Assist in development and execution of media plans across traditional and digital channels.
• Maintain accuracy in media plans, budgets, flowcharts, and tracking documents.
• Support digital campaign pacing, trafficking, and reporting with data and ad ops teams.
• Assist with vendor communications and action items from meetings.
• Stay curious about media landscape and industry shifts.

Skills

Media planning

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Questioning mindset

Learning mindset

Education

Pursuing degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communications

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Shipyard, a leading marketing and communications agency in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Media Intern for a part-time, hybrid role (20-24 hours/week). You will gain hands-on exposure to media planning and buying across traditional and digital channels, with a paid internship at $18/hour.

You’ll support the Media Planning team, develop proficiency with planning tools, and contribute to campaigns while living near Columbus, OH. This is a fantastic entry point into the advertising industry.