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Digital Strategy & Advertising Operations Intern

The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Feb 2026

About the role

Job Summary
The Digital Strategy & Advertising Operations Intern will gain hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of multi-platform advertising sales - from prospecting and proposal development to campaign execution and performance reporting. Over nine weeks, this intern will learn how revenue is generated, fulfilled, optimized, and measured across digital, print, and branded content platforms.

This role is ideal for a student interested in media, advertising, marketing, business strategy, or revenue operations who wants real-world experience inside a fast-paced, cross-functional sales organization.

This is a 9-week, paid, full-time internship running from June through August 2026.


What You’ll Do

  • Attend team meetings and learn how to advertising campaigns are developed
  • Work closely with sales leadership, along with your assigned manager and mentor
  • Support the creation of marketing and advertising proposals
  • Assist with campaign setup and coordination
  • Review campaign performance and contribute to basic reporting and insights
  • Conduct research on industry trends and competitors
  • Complete a final capstone project summarizing your experience and key takeaways


Who We’re Looking For

  • Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
  • Rising juniors or seniors studying journalism, communications, advertising, sales, or a related field, as well as recent graduates and current graduate students working with a college publication or equivalent hands-on experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Proactive, eager to ask questions, and open to feedback
  • Interest in digital media, advertising technology, or sales strategy
  • Proficient in Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets)

Other Things To Know

  • To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the internship and your relevant experience
  • You may also need to submit your portfolio or work samples (if applicable), and any additional materials requested by the specific department
  • Email questions to Nancy Nguyen, People & Culture Generalist at NNguyen@inquirer.com

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