Job Description
HLK is looking for Account Manager Interns for our Summer 2025 Launchpad Internship Program.
Sure, we want to work with talented people. That's a given. But that's not all. We also want to work with talented people who are driven. Those who know that "good enough" is never good enough. Those who don't just say that something won't work, but bring a solution, too. We want interns that really want to understand and get experience in the advertising business.
Trust us, you won't be sitting around looking at social media all day, emptying the dishwasher or grabbing lattes for people-you're going to be doing some real work and gaining some real experience! Our 6-week internship program will offer a challenging and rewarding real-life work environment within an innovative and dynamic advertising agency. This is an opportunity for you to work closely with your team on two agency projects, from brief to pitch. If you aspire to "get your feet wet" in the advertising industry, this is the opportunity for you!
Ideal Candidates Will Have or Be:
Rising Junior, Senior or May 2025 grad
Majoring in marketing, journalism, communications, PR, advertising, design or other related discipline
Strong analytical skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and stay busy even during times of ambiguity
Social media savvy
Confident and assertive, with excitement and passion for the job
Self-starter
Professional and able to work on a team and in a collaborative atmosphere
Make effective decisions under pressure
Responsibilities
Brief your fellow launch pad interns on a creative new campaign
Bring practical problem solving skills and proactive mindset to support your internal team
Capture documents and organize communication and feedback to share with the team
Support the build and launch of your campaign
Schedule and lead calls throughout your campaign
Define key campaign milestones and actively monitor project progress to ensure on-time and on-brief delivery
Launchpad Internship Dates:
First 6-week mission: May 19, 2025 - June 26, 2025
Second 6-week mission: June 30, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Interns will typically work Monday through Thursday and 24 hours per week, except for holiday weeks when days will change to Tuesday through Friday
Position are in-person in our Saint Louis and Chicago locations
Submission Requirements:
Resume including education and work experience
Cover letter stating why you are interested in this HLK internship
Online portfolio or anything illustrating your skills and experience
Applications will close on March 7, 2025.
HLK is a creative and technology agency focused on understanding and changing audience behavior through deeply integrated brand experiences. We bring clarity of context and creative resolution capable of changing behavior and shaping belief in brands. Active clients include Ameren, Bayer, Envu, Marriott and Winchester.
There are many benefits to working at HLK, including the following:
A flexible work environment
A casual and creative atmosphere
Unlimited time off
Paid sabbatical
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with a company match
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. HLK
Job Tags
Holiday work, Work experience placement, Casual work, Summer internship, Flexible hours, Monday to Thursday,