Spring 2023 APEX Digital Internship - Chicago

Company Description

About Publicis Media

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through agency brands CJ, The Community, Performics, Publicis Collective, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith to create value for its clients and drive their business transformation. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Media’s digital-first, data-driven global practices are powered by more than 23,000 worldwide experts in investment, strategy, analytics, data, technology, marketing performance, affiliate marketing and content.

Job Description

Overview:
The Publicis Media Internship Program is a 10-week, 20 hour per week in-person program beginning on February 21, 2023. The Publicis Media Internship Experience immerses you in the fast-paced media industry.

About APEX Exchange:

APEX Exchange (APEX) is a distinct next-generation trading entity within Publicis Media that identifies and invests in emerging market trends to benefit Publicis clients. APEX develops innovative offerings through direct partnerships and principal investments that allow clients of all size to benefit from custom solutions that best fit their business obstacles in an increasingly complex media environment. Clients opt into solutions outside the agency’s core services that offer tangible benefits including guaranteed outcomes, increased flexibility, and advantageous pricing.

The Digital Strategy & Activation teams within APEX acts as a centralized source providing tactical planning recommendations, media and data strategy, vendor relations, campaign stewardship, billing, and client support. As an APEX Digital Intern, you will focus on research within each media type and will gain experience within several different digital media channels including programmatic, video, audio, social, e-commerce, high-impact and more.

Role Objectives:

An internship at Publicis Media is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to explore the media/communications field as a career and learn more about our culture, business, and people. The internship program provides students with an invaluable learning experience in which they gain hands on experience in media, are able to apply academic knowledge in the business world, and develop their skills.
 
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Research and create demographic insights across media types and share results across multiple teams.  
• Attend APEX partner meetings and calls to ensure current knowledge of capabilities and best practices across different media verticals.
• Collaborate with leads to troubleshoot problems, improve process, and ensure campaigns are launched effectively.
• Assist Strategy team with the implementation of campaigns and ensure Salesforce is accurate and up to date for all opportunities.

In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities, interns will be given the opportunity to combine their passion for advertising with their own interests in a project that adds value to the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven strong interest in a career in advertising, technology, analytics, research or related.
• Basic PC skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage ambiguity.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Ability to think critically and work in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Leadership, problem solving and strong communication skills.
• Can-do, willing to learn, passionate attitude.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.

Additional Information

Publicis Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Publicis Media’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Publicis Media will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process.

Compensation Range: $18 -$20/hr. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. This role may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical pl