2026 Summer Intern: Growth & Innovation (G&I)

Schaefer Advertising•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Growth and Innovation Internship At Schaefer Ad Co., our goal as an agency is to make life better for our clients, our team, our community and ourselves. Our culture impacts every area of the agency and is rooted within every employee from the top down. Across each discipline, every person at the agency is encouraged to be their best selves, even the agency dog. That is why Schaefer Ad Co. is more than just one person, or a name on a building, or even just a place where people come to work. It is a place that fosters community, where differences are admired, and out-of-the-box ideas are encouraged. Within these four walls is an environment that demands self and team growth via exposure to new things. This mindset is what drives our agency to be an empowering place to work that always strives to maintain a fun, engaging and collaborative environment. Whether it is through our various Schaefer outings or our internal kitchen get-togethers, at Schaefer, individuality is celebrated at every opportunity. The result of this type of environment is a place that every employee is proud to call home. Because at Schaefer Ad Co. we are more than just merely coworkers, we are a family – and not the type that is simply united by blood, or are forced to spend the holiday together, but a group of people who genuinely trust, care about, and look out for each other. Vision We’re looking for someone who is both thoughtful and action-oriented, someone who enjoys figuring things out and then doing the work to move them forward. You think in systems, pay attention to details, and take pride in getting things right. You follow through. You organize information in a way that others can use. And you’re motivated by seeing your work contribute to real results. You don’t wait to be told what to do. You ask questions, look for patterns, and find ways to make things more efficient, more effective, and more connected. If you describe yourself as a strategist, a self-starter, a hard worker and a good communicator, then show us what you got. The paid internship begins June 1st and will last for approximately 12 weeks through August 21st. We require 20-25 hours per week at a minimum of 3 days in the office per week. We welcome the opportunity to apply your time with us towards university credit. What you should expect? Not all internships are created equal. At Schaefer Advertising, our interns get the opportunity to work on real client projects, gain real-world knowledge and be mentored by some of the industry’s best. Our goal is to help provide our interns with an immersive agency experience that will help them build a foundation as they get ready to enter their first advertising job. And if you’re a rockstar and the stars align, that first advertising job could be on the Schaefer team. What do we expect out of you? Long gone are the days of interns fetching coffee or just taking meeting recap notes. Our expectation is for you to be an active member of our team. That means you will be asked to own projects, have a point-of-view, meet deadlines and join in on all of the nitty-gritty of our day-to-day work. Growth and Innovation Intern: This is not a “sit back and observe” internship. This is an opportunity to contribute to real growth efforts—both in how we think and how we execute.

Requirements

3.25 cumulative GPA or higher
Advertising/Marketing, Business or similar field of study
Must be available to work 20-25 hours per week for 12 weeks.
Must be available to work at a minimum three days per week in the office
Rising junior or senior, or recently graduated
Course experience in Principles of Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Brand Strategy, and/or Entrepreneurship, Marketing Analytics
You must sign a confidentiality agreement
You must have a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Spot what’s next: Track competitors, monitor market activity, and identify companies and contacts that represent real opportunity
Build the pipeline: Research, organize, and maintain target lists of prospects with a high level of accuracy and detail
Create connection: Support outreach efforts and campaigns that open doors and start meaningful conversations
Strengthen how we grow: Maintain and improve CRM data, track outreach activity, and help us see what’s working and where we can improve
Support new business efforts: Contribute to RFP responses and materials that position us to win
Run smart experiments: Test new ideas, tools, and approaches to help us grow more effectively

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