Media Intern

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Havas Edge Summer Internship Program is a paid internship and an excellent way for students or recent graduates to dive in and experience what it’s like to work at a performance marketing agency. Our program is designed to give our interns the same hands-on training as our entry-level employees so that you can apply these skills to “real” work. As a result, interns will have a stimulating, challenging, rewarding, and exciting experience!

The Havas Edge Summer Internship Program will be 10 weeks long and run from June 15th to August 21st (2026). We are seeking interns that can work full-time (36 hours a week), in our Carlsbad, CA office.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Our Media Department will be partaking in the program – a unique opportunity and chance to learn alongside our team as a Media Intern! This program offers a unique learning and hands-on experience that fits your career goals and interests.

Offline Media:

The Media Intern will play an integral part in our Integrated Media Buying department by supporting our Media Planners with data entry, coordination, and scheduling of campaigns for our Performance Marketing clients across the agency.

• Support the Media Planners in regulating the volume and flow of incoming media logs
• Learn how to enter and facilitate automated entry of media logs into our media system in a timely manager for media buys
• Monitor and analyze various reports daily to ensure there are no discrepancies or other media related issues
• Work effectively and communicate regularly with Media Planners and Media Buyers regarding status of media schedules and needs
• Keep up to date on media trends within the industry and ongoing evaluation of media opportunities
• Other duties as needed that allow for a comprehensive learning experience

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to shadow Media Planners and assist in the following areas:

• Partner with Media Planners and Media Buyers to ensure timeliness and accuracy of media plans and that all media purchased is scheduled to run accurately across stations
• Learn how to submit media orders to stations and confirm receipt prior to scheduling on air
• Assist Media Planner in verifying media ran accurately across stations following media runs through station post logs and monitoring/updating the media system accordingly
• Help identify and research discrepancies in media runs that look to be impacting campaign performance and results (i.e., no data for a media buy or major variations from typical response)
• Assist with preparation of reports and media updates for Media and Client Services departments

TRAINING AND SUPPORT

As an intern, you will participate in on-the-job training with members of the department for which you are assigned, as well as receive exposure to other departments so that you may learn how each function within the agency supports and interacts with the others. You will have access to technology and tools to support you throughout your internship, as well.

Additionally, you will have assigned mentors who will assist you with any questions you may have and may assign you work as needed. You will work in a dynamic, engaging environment alongside experienced team members - some of whom were interns at Havas Edge themselves.

OUR COMMITMENT

You’ve studied, you’ve learned and now you’re ready to put everything you’ve learned into action. As an intern with Havas Edge, we commit to helping evolve your experience, skills, confidence, and connections during your time in the program – all of which can put you ahead of the curve when entering the job market.

As an intern, you can expect the following:

• Application of Education. Apply your knowledge from the classroom or other internships to a real-world experience. We want to watch you flourish in the workplace and put those skills to work.
• Active Learning and Hands-On Experience. You will grow a deep understanding of how your role plays a vital part in our agency’s success through shadowing, hands-on learning, and more. The internship will prepare you for what to expect in this field and increase your confidence in the workplace.
• Culture and Work Environment. Nothing compares to living the actual experience. You will learn and experience our culture, agency operations, how we collaborate and more. We thrive off building relationships, with our clients and our people, and you will see that emphasis in everything you do in the internship.
• Professionalism. We’re here to help grow your soft skills needed in the workplace. Skills, such as communication, leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork can all be learned through your experience here and utilized in future career opportunities.
• Networking. Building your professional network is invaluable. You’ll have the opportunity to meet professionals in the career field you want to pursue, as well as clients and other interns who have similar interests.

In some cases, an internship can even lead to a permanent position, provided there are available positions following the completion of your internship.

THE ROCKSTAR CANDIDATE.

We are looking for highly motivated, collaborative, and organized interns who are driven to see clients' businesses and brands thrive. You’re creative and analytical with a proven track record of facing problems with confidence, overcoming obstacles with limited time or resources, and maintaining composure under pressure.

Ideal candidates will meet the following qualifications and possess the following skills/abilities:

• Min 3.0 GPA
• Preferred course of study in Marketing, Advertising, Business, Communications, or other related disciplines
• Ability to execute tasks in a deadline-oriented environment, with the ability to work independently
• Basic understanding of marketing/advertising, media, and business in any discipline
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

WE’RE DIFFERENT. AND PROUD OF IT.

Havas Edge is the largest vertically integrated, full-service performance marketing agency in the world, with expertise in delivering all aspects of effective campaigns, from business strategy, to communications strategy, strategic creative, integrated media and the most advanced data, analytics, and attribution capabilities.

We are a strategic partner, committed to solving business challenges with rewarding working relationships and harder-working assets that inspire consumer action and deliver meaningful outcomes for the business and brand.

We are headquartered in Carlsbad, CA with offices and affiliated offices in Boston, MA; Dallas, TX; London, UK; Los Angeles, CA; and Paris, FR.

Havas Edge is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other basis provided by federal, state, or local law.

We foster a culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, and create the best work to be relevant in a rapidly changing world. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) match, and more! We pride ourselves on having a highly collaborative environment and seek individuals who thrive in a similar capacity. Ready to join?