Paid Media Intern

Kqed • San Francisco, CA

264d • $19

About The Position

The Marketing team at KQED is working to build a new generation of public media and KQED supporters, and the Paid Media Intern will be part of bringing this important mission to life. In this role, you will support the execution of paid advertising campaigns across platforms like Google Ads, Meta, and CTV. You'll also assist with campaign strategy, optimization, and reporting, helping us reach new and younger audiences. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital media while contributing to a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

• Proficiency in G-Suite
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and analytical
• Experience in paid advertising strategies and platforms
• Interest in data-driven decision-making
• Curiosity and growth mindset
• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, Economics, or a related field — or equivalent work experience
• Experience using paid media platforms for advertising (Meta ads, Google Ads, etc)
• Interest in nonprofit or public media marketing
• Experience with campaign reporting or data visualization (e.g. Google Analytics 4, Excel, Google Sheets)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Marketing Manager with the execution of KQED's owned and earned digital channels (e.g. Google Grants via Google Ads, house ads on KQED.org)
• Assist the Marketing Manager with building and executing creative paid advertising campaigns across platforms (e.g. Meta, Google Ads, CTV)
• Conduct regular research on digital marketing trends and paid media best practices
• Help identify opportunities to optimize paid marketing campaigns and test new tactics
• Support reporting needs by pulling campaign performance data from platforms like Google Analytics
• Document paid media processes and help build standard operating procedures, templates, and playbooks
• Support Marketing team in day-to-day tasks related to paid campaign execution
• Help track deliverables and campaign deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Working 16 hours per week
• Current Salary is $19.18 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree