Creative Strategy Intern

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$73K/yr - $100K/yr (Est.)Intern/New GradInternship

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and synthesize emerging culture trends for multiple platforms, translating insights into strategic narratives and scalable materials for brands; drive trend reports, creative audits, and presentation development in collaboration with Creative leadership.

  • Own the end-to-end trend research and reporting across platforms
  • Turn insights into presentations and scalable materials for multiple brands

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Research emerging trends across TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Reddit, and other platforms
  • Develop platform- and industry-specific trend reports highlighting what’s happening now and what may be coming next
  • Turn cultural insights into compelling presentations, narratives, and creative frameworks
  • Support the creation of scalable materials that help multiple brands stay trend-forward
  • Conduct creative audits and identify actionable best practices
  • Curate standout content and campaign examples to inspire new ideas
  • Partner with Creative leaders to develop presentations and strategic positioning
  • Present findings or shadow key customer meetings

Requirements

  • A full-time rising junior, senior, or recent graduate from an accredited four-year college or university
  • Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, Media Studies, Technology, or a related field
  • Deeply curious about internet culture, social media, creators, and emerging trends
  • Able to turn observations into clear, meaningful insights
  • A strong storyteller with an eye for visually compelling presentations
  • A proactive self-starter who is excited to try new things
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
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Smartly

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Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers. We are the only company managing creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $5B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best. Join our global team to transform ad experiences for brands and their consumers.

Founded in 2013
Helsinki, Southwest Finland, FIN
954 employees (121 in marketing)
51% recommend to a friend
44% CEO approval

Salaries

SalaryGuide estimate

$73K/yr – $100K/yr

Modelled from 12 comparable roles.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
64 (7% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
6

Funding

Total Funding
$22.8M
Last Raise
$20M
Series Unknown, 6 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2019
    Series Unknown
  • Sep 2017
    Secondary Market • $20M
  • Apr 2015
    Series A • $2.8M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
149.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$33K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.9%
Direct
42.3%
Referral
8%
Social
2.5%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~954

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Creative Strategy Intern

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