Paid Media Intern

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Walker Sands is currently looking for a detail-oriented person to serve as a Paid Media Intern for a paid, 12-week internship. This position is hybrid and will report to our Chicago office.

Are you a self-motivated individual with a passion for marketing, advertising and campaign management?  Do you want to learn about the intricacies of paid media campaigns and how to be an effective digital marketer?  Are you looking to be a part of an internship program that provides you with true access to learn from some of the best in the business?  If so, Walker Sands has an opportunity for you!

At Walker Sands, we take immense pride in our ability to help our clients grow their business through effective online marketing strategies. As a Paid Media Intern, you will play an integral role in achieving success for our clients.

We are looking for a results driven individual who wants to bring a creative approach to the world of internet marketing.  As a Paid Media Intern, you will work with our marketing managers, content writers, developers, and designers to define and implement paid media strategies.  Working closely with our paid media manager, you’ll help manage large-scale, performance-based paid advertising campaigns for our various B2B and tech clients. You’ll gain exposure to everything from conducting keyword research to understanding campaign budgets to reporting and recommending new approaches based on program results.

At the end of your internship, you will be able to add these bullet points to your resume:

• Understanding of Google Ads, paid LinkedIn, and media buying.
• Ability to optimize paid search advertising campaigns.
• Knowledge of SEM and paid social best practices.
• Ability to work with an integrated digital team and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, including formulas (e.g. vlookup).
• Ability to write effective ad copy for paid search and social ads.
• Optimize results through A/B testing and other SEM tactics.
• General understanding of the B2B tech industry and specific client markets.

Requirements

• Ability to work a 40-hour per week schedule.
• Candidates for the internship must be eligible for full-time employment at the conclusion of their internship.
• A desire and eagerness to learn and grow.
• Relevant internship experience or coursework in marketing, advertising, or a related field.

Internship Details

• This is a 12-week paid, 40-hour per week internship that will begin on May 27, 2025.
• Candidates for the internship must be eligible for full-time employment at the conclusion of their internship.
• All internship candidate finalists must complete a skills test.

Compensation & Benefits:

• We strive for pay transparency in our hiring process. This is a major step towards not only complying with regulations where required, but also to make sure pay equity and DEI are top of mind during the hiring process. Pay is only a part of the total rewards package. Below is the starting salary for this role:
  Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00 / hour 
• Internship Benefits:
• 🏡 Hybrid Work: Mix of in-office and remote work, with tools to stay connected across teams.
• 📚 Growth Opportunities: Structured learning program, coaching program, and learning events to help you grow professionally.
• 🌟 Culture: Our agency values our supportive, collaborative culture where we work hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients. Read more on our website here!
• Our full-time team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package. In addition to the above, Walker Sands team members have access to:
• 🩺 Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus mental health resources, pet insurance, fertility benefits, and more.
• 💰 Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.
• 🌴 Flexible PTO: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year.
• 🎉 Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.
• 👶 Family Support: Generous paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.

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