Paid Media Strategy Intern — Data & Audience Insights

The Tombras Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly offices

Family-friendly culture

Job summary

The Tombras Group in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Media Strategy Intern to join a top independent agency with a national reach. This paid internship runs 9/23/26–11/20/26, 8.5 weeks, up to 25 hours per week, at $18/hour, offering hands-on exposure to media planning and research.

You will support the Media Strategy team with data collection, audience insights, and competitive monitoring while developing foundational skills in digital and traditional channels.

Qualifications

• General understanding of the advertising industry including basic industry terminology, trends, and tactics.
• Academic experience related to marketing research and media planning.
• Self-motivated with an ambition to learn about Media Strategy, planning, and channels (digital and traditional).
• Excels in proactive communication, organization, and deadline management.
• Proficient in Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Channel Strategist and Supervisors to contribute to day-to-day deliverables.
• Competitive monitoring and data collection via AdIntel and other resources.
• Audience research and insights.
• Reading, aggregating, and distributing relevant media industry information to the Media Strategy team.
• Supporting Media Strategists by gathering information/research related to specific client industries as needed (i.e. financial, healthcare, etc.).
• Creation and contribution to Google Docs, Google Sheets, and/or Google Slides documents as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Advertising industry knowledge

Audience research

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Education

Senior in Bachelor's program

Job description

The Tombras Group in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Media Strategy Intern to join a top independent agency with a national reach. This paid internship runs 9/23/26–11/20/26, 8.5 weeks, up to 25 hours per week, at $18/hour, offering hands-on exposure to media planning and research.

You will support the Media Strategy team with data collection, audience insights, and competitive monitoring while developing foundational skills in digital and traditional channels.