Digital Media Intern | Spring 2026

Brkthru Digital • Raleigh, NC

32d • Remote

About The Position

About Brkthru: Brkthru was founded with a client-centric philosophy in an industry where service is often overlooked. Our mission is to be the preferred partner of local advertisers and agencies, creating and managing successful paid digital media campaigns for local, state, regional and national brands in nearly every B2C and B2B vertical and industry. Our campaigns reach customers on digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers and digital TV. We are guided by our core values and we center them in the hiring process and our workday to build teams that exemplify Positive Attitude, Caring, Contribution, Communication, and Trust. Why Brkthru? Brkthru is the leading digital media solutions provider to mid-market agencies and brands. We are a close-knit and highly sophisticated trading team that works in 20+ different digital media platforms. Our client-first philosophy sets us apart, consistently earning us a 90% client satisfaction rating, and equally impressive client retention is proof. We are growing quickly, ranking for the fourth year in-a-row to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022. We rank 324 in the Inc. Advertising & Marketing category and outpace some of the biggest agencies in the country. The Opportunity: At Brkthru, media is at the core of what we do. This internship gives you a hands-on look at how it all comes together. As a Media Intern, you'll gain exposure to both our Programmatic Media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) teams, learning how digital media is planned, optimized, and executed across major platforms. This internship focuses on analyzing data and performance trends to uncover what drives campaign success. You won't be designing creative assets, but your insights will help guide creative direction and ensure we're continually optimizing for the strongest results.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in a college or university program, ideally studying Marketing, Advertising, or a related field. Recent graduates may also be considered.
• Ability to dedicate 15-20 hours per week.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with data and numbers.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or experience in analytics, statistics, or digital marketing.
• Interest in media buying, digital advertising, or marketing technology.
• Based in Michigan, Virginia, Texas, or Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Partner with media team members to support campaign execution and quality assurance, reviewing campaign setups and ensuring accuracy.
• Collaborate with the media team to execute optimizations and campaign adjustments.
• Assist in migrating shared documents and templates from Google to Microsoft, helping the team stay organized and documents Copilot-ready.
• Support operations tasks such as CRM data onboarding, social media access management, reporting setup, and preparing pacing/performance notes for team calls.
• Learn and work in platforms such as Meta, TikTok, Beeswax, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, Google Ads, Bing, and Google Campaign Manager.
• Collaborate on other ad hoc projects with the media team projects as needs arise.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in how digital media is transacted and analyzed in today's digital advertising landscape.
• Exposure to both SEM and Programmatic channels, gaining understanding in how each contributes to integrated campaigns.
• Insight into campaign structure and the quality control processes that keep media investments effective.
• Mentorship from experienced media professionals who will guide you through real client work in a supportive, fast-paced team environment.
• A stronger understanding of digital media and advertising career paths, reinforced through structured learning and a capstone project.
• This is a paid internship compensated at an hourly rate that meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements. Interns may work up to 20 hours per week, with a typical schedule averaging 15-20 hours per week, depending on workload and individual availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed