Marketing Intern (Advertising)

CivicScience • Pittsburgh, PA

23h • Remote

About The Position

CivicScience is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student for an unpaid Marketing Intern position focused on advertising. The internship is designed to introduce students to market intelligence, advertising, and media. The intern will partner with the VP, Product Marketing and receive direct mentorship and regular guidance while exploring how modern advertising platforms use responsibly sourced, high-quality audience data to achieve meaningful client outcomes. The role includes opportunities to experiment with AI and new tools and take ownership of selected projects.

The internship is remote and available to US-based undergraduate or graduate students. It begins in January 2027 and lasts 6–10 weeks, with a commitment of up to 20 hours per week and flexibility to accommodate student needs and academic requirements. Candidates must be eligible to receive college credit, with academic documentation required. Preference is given to candidates in the Eastern time zone.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Eligibility to receive college credits for an unpaid internship; academic documentation is required.
• Ability to convey ideas clearly and persuasively, with a strong interest in consumer insights and digital advertising.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, impeccable grammar, and attention to detail.
• Tech literacy across standard office and collaboration platforms, including Google Workspace and presentation tools.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates in the Eastern time zone are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate real-time consumer opinion data into marketing narratives, sales collateral, and industry trend reports.
• Learn about the development and execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns, content calendars, and brand initiatives.
• Organize and manage marketing asset libraries, pitch materials, and standardized brand design templates.
• Track and interpret performance metrics across digital marketing channels and observe how data informs campaign optimization.
• Research industry dynamics, cookieless advertising trends, and competitive positioning in ad tech and digital media.
• Create structured project deliverables, presentations, and written portfolio pieces that fulfill academic-credit requirements.
• Use Canva and AI-powered platforms to design marketing materials, streamline content creation, and develop creative ideas.
• Experiment with AI and new tools and take ownership of selected projects.

What This Job Offers

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