Summer Internship - Junior Strategic Planner

Job Description

The Team One C.O.R.E.

C = COLLABORATIVE

We work together to get better stuff done than we could alone.


O = OPTIMISTIC

Honest and confident in our quest forward; believing the impossible is possible.

R = RESULTS-DRIVEN

Creativity is always in service of results and never for its own sake.


E = ENTREPRENEURIAL

Blow up the establishment. Shoot for the moon.

General Summary

A little about us: Team One is a full service advertising agency specializing in premium brands and was named one of AdAge’s Best Places to Work in 2024 (so it’s a great place to intern this summer!). We’re headquartered in Los Angeles and also have offices in Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Boise. Our first campaign in 1987 was responsible for one of the most notable brand launches and helped make Lexus one of the automotive industry’s greatest success stories. In addition to Lexus, we have a diverse portfolio of clients like Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, KB Home, and more.

Our 2024 summer intern program is open to college juniors, seniors, and recent grads. It’s a hybrid position - you’ll work 3 days a week in the office and 1 day a week from home, so you’ll need to be located in the city of your selected internship.

Job Description

As a Strategy Intern, you’ll be part of the team that is responsible for researching consumer truths and insights that help guide the agency’s creative work, ensuring the work will be relevant to consumers and effective in the marketplace. You’ll get a hands-on introduction to working at an advertising agency and be immersed in the craft of creating marketing campaigns for clients. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of our business, work on real client deliverables, receive 1-on-1 mentorship from experienced advertising industry professionals, develop your professional skills to meet day-to-day agency and client expectations, and more.  

Skills / abilities we’re looking for: 

• Passion for the marketing and advertising industry
• Enthusiasm and a thirst for knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to stay organized, multi-task, and be proactive
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to collaborate well with internal team members
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

During your time with us, you will:

• Work across Strategy, Digital Strategy and Analytics teams to get a holistic view of all aspects of strategy

• Learn the fundamentals of strategic planning in advertising
• Uncover consumer truths that guide the development of creative work
• Engage and interpret cultural trends that bring strategic insights relevant to client business
• Create and tell compelling stories, no matter the audience
• Gain exposure to numerous different disciplines within Team One – learning the roles and responsibilities of each department

Program details:

• Dates: June 4th  – August 8th
• Hourly pay of $20 / hour
• 4 day work week (32 hours) Monday – Thursday (Enjoy Fridays off!)
• Hybrid program – 3 days a week in office, so you’ll need to be located in the city of your internship for the summer
• Open to college juniors, seniors (graduating in 2025 and 2026), and recent grads

If you want to gain valuable hands-on experience, get an insider introduction to working at an advertising agency, and have a great time this summer - apply today!

Additional Information

#LI-Hybrid

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $15.38 -$22.36/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 plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. This role may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 04/15/2024.