Media Strategy Intern

GSD&M•Austin, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At GSD&M, we’re on a mission to build First & Only brands, meaning the first to do it and the only ones who can. We’re able to do this because we set a high bar for ourselves and our work. We care about what we put out in the world. We’re humans who like other humans. Our ideas make a difference. Shift culture. Create a smile. Inspire change. Initiate belly laughs. Deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We get better. We do it all over again. Because that’s what it takes to build and be First & Only. This isn’t your basic coffee run internship. This is GSD&M Daze of Summer. Come spend your summer days in a daze as you experience our fast-paced creative environment for yourself. Here, you’ll actually be working alongside our talented teams. From creative and account leadership to strategy and analytics and beyond, you can expect a real, hands-on competitive experience. GSD&M is a creatively driven, full-service advertising agency born and raised in the heart of Texas. Today we are a global agency in the music, food and “weird” capital of the world. We’ve won the Super Bowl, cleaned up at Cannes and continue to help iconic brands win every day. We live by our core values and believe an agency should be able to think like the diverse world that it’s talking with. We think it’s better to be honest than cool. We also play foosball in the agency bar and eat breakfast tacos for dinner. Details: What: Paid 40hr/week summer intern program When: Tuesday, June 2nd - Friday, August 7th Where: Austin, TX Hybrid: In office (Tues, Wed, Thurs) / Remote (Mon, Fri) Who: Any college junior/senior/grad level students and recent graduates Program Highlights: Agency Experience - Acquire hands-on, real work ad agency experience Intern Team Project - Collaborate on a cross-departmental group project Lunch & Learns - Gain insights into the role of each agency discipline Group Gatherings - Join in meet-ups with fellow interns and agency staff

Requirements

High curiosity quotient
Ability to quickly pick up on new tools & software
Great communication skills
High self-sufficiency, proactivity,
Attention to detail
Highly organized
Superb time management skills
Demeanor to speak up or present in internal meetings
Willingness to go above and beyond
Eagerness to jump on a project at a moment’s notice
Familiarity of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Reddit), connected TV platforms and emerging platforms (e.g., gaming, audio)
Strong writing experience
Strong desk research skills and ability to use AI to speed up research
Candidates must be enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate-level student in college OR recent college graduate (less than 1 year since graduation)
Must be available during the length of the program (6/2/26 – 8/7/26) and able to come into the GSD&M Austin offices at least 3 days a week. Option to work offsite on Mondays and Fridays.
Must be able to work full-time 40 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience with secondary research platforms (Mintel, KANTAR, etc.) is nice to have, but not required
Experience with social listening & analytics platforms (Brandwatch, Talkwalker, etc.) is nice to have, but not required

Responsibilities

Use research tools to understand target audiences, analyze market trends, and gather insights for media plans
Identify cultural trends that will be important towards establishing a personal connection with our target audience
Support POVs and The Future Of content creation to establish thought leadership work
Assist in writing case studies to highlight our best work
Use data to establish reach and frequency benchmarks that will support clients business goals
Assist in creating media plans, flowcharts, and managing budgets for campaigns
Stay updated on new platforms, technologies, and advertising innovations