Communications Strategy Intern (2026 Summer)

Brief DescriptionDo you ever wonder how Instagram knows you were just surfing for a paddleboard? Do you ever think about why you and your friends all see different ads? Do you want to learn why advertisers choose to run their ads on TV vs. billboards vs. TikTok? If so, perhaps you should consider a career in communications strategy – an industry that uses data, research, and art to market goods and services to consumers.TRG is seeking a communications strategy intern. The TRG intern experience is like that of an entry-level hire, because our interns play active roles on the teams they are assigned to and gain exposure to the planning process at TRG and all media subdisciplines. We are proud that many of our interns earn the opportunity to join the agency on a full-time, permanent basis.What You’ll Be DoingWork closely with communications strategists during the planning and reporting processesSpend time researching target audiences and current media trends, gaining an understanding of print, out-of-home, broadcast, and digital mediaHelp with budget planning and plan execution, including entering goals, trafficking digital campaigns, and preparing insertion orders for vendorsPrepare buy recap reports and digital media performance reports, analyzing data trends and providing optimization recommendationsAdditional learning opportunities: participate in the intern shadowing series to gain exposure to subject matter expert teams, media systems training, and weekly intern seminar series with interns from across the agencyWork alongside other TRG interns from our Strategy Collective (brand strategy and digital strategy) on a semester-long projectWhat You Are Good AtMaintaining an eagerness to learnCreative problem-solvingManaging your time and handling multiple projects at oncePaying attention to details and staying organizedWhat You Have In Your BackgroundA passion for media and/or advertisingExperience in Keynote, Microsoft Excel, and other Microsoft Suite productsCollege degree track within marketing and/or advertising preferred, or relevant coursework