Intern - Media Strategist

HLK•St. Louis, MO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

HLK is looking for Media Strategist interns for our Summer 2026 Launchpad Internship Program. Sure, we want to work with talented people. That’s a given. But that’s not all. We also want to work with talented people who are driven. Those who know that “good enough” is never good enough. Those who don’t just say that something won’t work, but bring a solution, too. We want interns that really want to understand and get experience in the advertising business. Trust us, you won't be sitting around looking at social media all day, emptying the dishwasher or grabbing lattes for people—you're going to be doing some real work and gaining some real experience! Our 6-week internship program will offer a challenging and rewarding real-life work environment within an innovative and dynamic advertising agency. This is an opportunity for you to work closely with your team on two agency projects, from brief to pitch. If you aspire to “get your feet wet” in the advertising industry, this is the opportunity for you! The Media Strategist Internship is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in media planning, research and strategy. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about paid media, planning media, and campaign execution.

Requirements

Rising Junior, Senior or May 2026 grad
Majoring in marketing, journalism, communications, PR, advertising, design or other related discipline
Strong interest in media strategy, digital marketing and advertising
Excellent research, analytical and organizational skills
Experience with paid media (Facebook ads, Google ads, TV, Radio, Print, Digital, etc.)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and stay busy even during times of ambiguity
Confident and assertive, with excitement and passion for the job
Self-starter
Professional and able to work on a team and in a collaborative atmosphere
Make effective decisions under pressure