Media Intern – Summer 2026

Austin Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical benefits

Group retirement plans

Vision and dental insurance

Significant paid time off

Employee mental health awareness days

Job summary

A leading educational institution in New York seeks passionate interns for its Summer Internship Program 2026. This 10-week program provides hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to diverse job families within the media sector. Applicants will engage in real-world projects, analyze data trends, and assist in media planning. Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for data are key. This hybrid role requires a full-time commitment, involving both in-person and remote work.

Qualifications

• Passion for media and innovative thinking.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Ability to analyze data and provide insights.
• Natural collaboration and positive relationships.
• Curiosity, helpfulness, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member on client projects.
• Analyze data and trends using various tools.
• Assist in developing media plans.
• Learning & Development: Participate in sessions focused on media disciplines, business acumen, and professional skills.
• Hands‑On Expertise: Gain practical experience to aid in your learning and development.
• Innovation: Collaborate on internship projects, develop solutions, and present to leadership.
• Networking: Build connections with industry professionals at all levels.
• Social Engagement: Participate in civic engagement, team‑building, and social activities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Courage to explore new solutions

Enthusiasm for data and trends

Natural collaboration

Curiosity and initiative

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

ComScore

Job description

WPP Media Summer Internship Program 2026

Discover Your Future in Media

WPP Media seeks passionate and innovative interns to shape the future of media. Our 10-week program offers hands‑on learning, industry engagement, mentorship, and exposure to global brands across diverse job families:

• Commerce
• Media Planning
• Investment
• Paid Search
• Paid Social
• Human Resources
• Marketing & Branding
• Finance

What You’ll Experience

• Real‑World Projects: Work as a team member on client projects.
• Data‑Driven Insights: Analyze data and trends using tools like Excel, MRI, ComScore, Power BI, and/or Tableau.
• Media Planning: Assist in developing media plans to reach target audiences in client‑facing roles.
• Learning & Development: Participate in sessions focused on media disciplines, business acumen, and professional skills.
• Hands‑On Expertise: Gain practical experience to aid in your learning and development.
• Innovation: Collaborate on internship projects, develop solutions, and present to leadership.
• Networking: Build connections with industry professionals at all levels.
• Social Engagement: Participate in civic engagement, team‑building, and social activities.

We Value

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Courage to explore new solutions, working independently and collaboratively.
• Enthusiasm for data and trends, with Excel experience.
• Natural collaboration and positive relationships.
• Curiosity, helpfulness, and initiative.

Location & Timing

• Locations: New York City & Chicago
• Schedule: Hybrid – 4 days a week in‑person, 1 day remote.
• Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026
• Hours: Full‑time; 40 hours per week

About WPP Media

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective, built for the AI era, driving growth for clients through innovative solutions. We are committed to building better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Learn more at www.wppmedia.com.

Our Values

• Open: Inclusive, collaborative, and open‑minded.
• Optimistic: Believing in the power of creativity, technology, and talent.
• Extraordinary: Achieving amazing results through collaboration.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

WPP Media offers limitless opportunities to grow your career in the AI era. WPP Media employees can tap into our global networks to pursue their passions, expand their connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We provide competitive medical benefits, group retirement plans, vision and dental insurance, significant paid time off, partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

Our Workplace Approach

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 around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Commitment to Inclusion

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of respect where everyone belongs and has the same opportunities to progress. We consider applicants for all positions without discrimination.

WPP Media provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, please contact WPP Media Leave Administration at [e-mail] or call (212) 297‑8507.

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While we appreciate all expressions of interest, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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