Summer 2026 Intern, Optimization & Reporting

Athena is a creative place for leaders, risk-takers, creative thinkers and boundary-pushers. We partner with organizations looking to transform their presence, reputation, and performance. For over ten years, we’ve delivered business insights, marketing strategies, and brand activations for leading organizations in industries ranging from telecommunications to major league sports.   

Our people make Athena, Athena. They’re what help set us apart from traditional ad agencies and consultancies. As a Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace for three years running, we take pride in fostering a work environment where passion meets excellence. Our people are solutions-oriented individuals who eagerly roll up their sleeves to make work that works while sharing a couple of laughs along the way.    

All Athena internships are hosted in-person at our Philadelphia headquarters, 20-30 hours a week.   

About the Role

As an Optimization and Reporting Intern, you’ll collaborate with experienced analysts and project leads to support the development, refinement, and delivery of data-driven insights across client and internal initiatives. You’ll gain hands-on experience with performance tracking, workflow optimization, and reporting tools, while building foundational skills in data analysis, visualization, and strategic communication.

Working with the Athena team, you’ll contribute to high-impact projects across diverse sectors, with opportunities to take ownership of key reporting tasks and benefit from robust training and professional development.  

About the Program

The Athena internship program immerses interns in a collaborative, cross-functional environment where they work closely with teams across Creative, Marketing, Events, Operations, and Management Consulting, gaining exposure to how departments align to bring projects to life. Our Capstone Project allows interns to collaborate and contribute to real-world initiatives by presenting their proposal to internal stakeholders. Interns are mentored through weekly managerial check-ins and executive support. Athena fosters a culture of support, curiosity, connection, and inclusivity, which allows interns to shine.

Our internship program begins in June 2026 and is a part-time opportunity to join the organization for the summer. 

Requirements

What you'll be responsible for:

• Collect and analyze data to support performance tracking and KPI reporting. 
• Assist in building dashboards and visualizations using Excel or other tools. 
• Support the development of client reports with insights and recommendations. 
• Learn and apply business analytics techniques to real-world client data. 
• Help identify process improvements and automation opportunities. 

The skills and experience you should have:

• You’re a data enthusiast: driven by curiosity, you enjoy diving into data to uncover insights and propose data-driven solutions to ensure the success of a project. 
• You’re a collaborator: whether it’s brainstorming with coworkers or working with other departments, you’re a clear, open communicator who can effectively share ideas and findings. 
• You’re tech savvy: you’re familiar with data analysis tools and software, and you can learn new computer programs and adapt them into your workflow quickly. 
• You’ve got it together: managing your time efficiently and highly organized, you're meticulous with details and ensure that all aspects of your work are thoroughly checked and accurate. 

It's a plus if you have:

• Prior experience with data collection and analysis.
• Exposure to marketing, brand strategy, or social media planning. 
• Familiarity with business analytics and KPI reporting. 
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, VBA), data visualization, and dashboard design. 
• Experience with social listening platforms (Sprinklr, Brandwatch, etc), including advanced Boolean knowledge. 
• Leadership experience through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or team-based activities. 

Benefits

• Paid Experience: Interns are compensated at $20/hour, with biweekly pay throughout the nine-week program. 
• Flexible Scheduling: Interns are expected to work 20–30 hours per week, ideally on a consistent schedule. Hours are coordinated with managers to allow flexibility within the weekly limit. 
• In-Person Engagement: This is an on-site internship based in Philadelphia, designed to provide immersive, real-world experience in a collaborativ