Intern - Paid Media

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradTemporary

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Summary

You will own the planning and execution of digital ad campaigns across major platforms, manage IO requests and asset updates, monitor budgets, and handle related administrative tasks while continuously learning about vendor payments.

  • Manage self-serve campaigns across Meta, Google Ads, LinkedIn, X, and Campaign Manager 360
  • Draft IO requests and upload assets
  • Track and align spending with approved budgets

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Traffic digital advertising campaigns in variety of self-serve ad platforms, including Meta, Google Ads, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Campaign Manager 360
  • Draft IO requests for managed service platforms
  • Learn how to track vendor payments
  • Upload digital assets to self-serve ad platforms, updating and maintaining them as needed
  • Pace active campaigns to ensure spending is in line with approved budgets
  • Perform research and other administrative duties, as necessary

Requirements

  • College junior or senior, recent graduate, or graduate student with an interest in political science, communications, marketing, public policy, or related fields
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate and effectively communicate and solve practical problems or issues
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Passion for government affairs, technology, and digital media
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn

Preferred

  • Working knowledge of digital advertising platforms including Meta, Google Ads, and Campaign Manager 360 (preferred, but not required)
  • Working knowledge of media planning (preferred, but not required)
  • Prior experience at an agency in communications, public affairs, marketing, and/or relevant political campaign/government experience (preferred)
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LSG

We work with corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits to change hearts and minds, move public opinion, and help brands connect to the public conscience in a rapidly changing environment. Our experts in brand building, corporate reputation management, and public affairs help solve the most complex communications challenges. With practices in strategic insights, stakeholder engagement, public relations, and community marketing, we are leaders in engaging diverse audiences in the U.S. and around the world to drive results and deliver impact. Founded in 2008, LSG is headquartered in Washington, DC and has offices in Boston, Denver, Houston, and New York.

Founded in 1970
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
211 employees (21 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35%
Direct
41.8%
Referral
5.5%
Social
16.3%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~211

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
15 (7% of company)
Median Career Experience
24 years
Median Tenure
2.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2