Intern - Account/Media - Kansas City Metro

Company Description

At Saatchi & Saatchi, we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service. 

As the agency of record for 9 Toyota Dealership Associations (TDAs) across the country, the Saatchi & Saatchi TDA Group is responsible for communicating local, regional and provincial Toyota vehicle programs to a diverse, multi-cultural consumer base through Broadcast, Radio, Digital, Social Media and OOH experiences. 

Each TDA has a Board of Directors that sets the total budget spend for their region over a given year, and shapes and approves communication for that region. They work with the Regional Manager of that Toyota region. 

The Saatchi TDA Group works with 9 TDA Boards: Greater New York, Tri-State, Upstate New York, Connecticut, Chicago, Portland, In-land, Denver, & Kansas City.  These regions are diverse in their needs. Some markets are truck-strong, others, sedan-focused. When demand and supply weigh-in, this can get even more complex. There are geographic and seasonal nuances involved in most of the customer’s needs, which impacts the communication to their unique audiences. 

We are looking for candidates that thrive in a fast paced, collaborative, and team minded environment. Bringing Saatchi’s core values (Have Integrity, Get Curious, Embrace Diversity, We Deliver, Bring Joy, Pursue Excellence In Your Craft, Permission to Fail, One Team / One Dream, Act With Respect) to life will be critical to your success. It is by exercising those values that we produce an environment that supports our people and our clients. 

Job Description

Our TDA office is looking for college seniors and recent graduates who are eager to learn and gain experience with real client work at an agency! Saatchi’s Summer Internship is a paid 8-week hybrid program from June 5th to August 4th with an opportunity for 4-day work week, providing lessons from various departments at an agency, opportunity to work alongside and gain mentorship from advertising professionals and leaders, in addition to working on real client work. 

As an intern, we expect you to give us your energy, enthusiasm, and thirst for knowledge, and we'll give you a hands-on, insider introduction to working at this advertising agency! More than just a resume-builder, our internship program will challenge your expectations, broaden your horizons, and show you why advertising is our passion and why we live to influence popular culture. Application closes APRIL 30TH. 

As an Intern, you will have the unique opportunity to gain cross-functional experience across a variety of departments – here’s what you will do: 

• Client Management: Project Management, Industry Reporting/Insights, Account Support and Client Engagement Opportunities 

• Media Performance: Planning, Research and Market Insights, Digital Media and Partner Support 

• Sponsorship/Activation: Sponsorship and Activation Support 

As an organization, we have adopted a hybrid work schedule. The expectation for this intern is to work remote on Monday’s and be in-office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Qualifications

We are looking for interns who possess a problem-solving mentality, have leadership and collaborative qualities, and express curiosity within and beyond their role and team. We encourage you to apply if you have: 

• Passion and interest in marketing and advertising industry 
• Capacity to learn, grow, and improve on feedback as necessary 
• Excellent organization and time management to prioritize workload and multi-task 
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem solve 
• Attention to detail 
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal team members 

Education 

• Rising college/university senior or 2023 graduates with/working towards a degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field 
• Previous internships are a plus but not required 

Additional Information

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 appli