Summer 2026 Internship - Digital Marketing & Analytics

Ovative Group•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

An internship with Ovative is a truly unique opportunity for an analytically minded, team-oriented problem solver to take on a key role at a fast-growing company that has the highest standards for talent, fun, and client success. The right candidate will be highly analytical, with great critical thinking skills and motivated by driving results for our clients. This is a pivotal resource for our team – demand continues to grow for what we do and it’s our customer data-driven measurement and activation focus that continues to set us apart. Upon hire, each intern will be placed within a specific Digital Marketing & Measurement business area that is aligned with their skillset and interests, where they will perform heavy data analysis and help execute and manage media programs for our clients. The Internship Experience: Interns will be assigned to one primary focus area based on their skillset and interests but will be given the opportunity to gain experience across Ovative Group’s practice areas, including Marketing Strategy, Analytics & Activation. Primary focus areas will be determined collectively and shared 1-2 weeks before start date We will provide more information on the available teams / focus areas at that time and will allow time for preferences to be recorded Interns will go-through a robust onboarding bootcamp during their first couple weeks at Ovative to gain a big picture view of our business, history and vision Interns will meet with senior leaders for both project work and informational interviews Interns will be invited to internal and client meetings to experience the full scope of projects Interns will have the opportunity to get a certification in one of many programs we work with at Ovative (E.g. Google Adwords, Google Analytics, etc). This is a great addition to a resume. Interns will work closely with managers for training, project work, and mentoring

Requirements

Ability to think critically, break down problems, and propose solutions through a data-driven lens
Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to share ideas effectively in group projects, presentations, or customer-facing interactions
Consistently produce accurate, thorough, and organized work
Able to work well with others and manage interactions with peers, instructors, teammates, or external stakeholders in a respectful, professional manner
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks or projects and complete them with limited supervision
Examples of leadership, initiative, or ownership in academic, extracurricular, or work settings
Familiarity with basic tools such as MS Office, Google Workspace, or similar software

Responsibilities

Actively work towards creating competence in a specific Ovative subject matter (e.g. media, measurement, strategy).
Hands-on digital media planning, documentation execution, and optimization. Examples may include: keyword and bidding research, audience creation and optimization, site optimization, etc.
Heavy data analysis, reporting and insights of digital media performance
Research and communication of upcoming technologies, competition, and market trends
Structured problem-solving, analysis and communication
Execute discrete pieces of analyses using analytical tools (e.g. Excel, Tableau)
Translate analyses into clearly communicated insights (via slides, email, etc) to the client
Regularly speak up, ask questions, and express your POV

Benefits

Culture matters and we’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for ten years running because of it. We demand trust and transparency from each other. We believe in doing the hard and complicated work others put off. We’re open in communication and floor plan. We’re flat – our interns sit next to VPs, our analysts work closely with senior leaders, and our CEO interacts with every single person daily. Put together, these elements help foster an environment where smart people can support each other in performing to their highest potential.
Ovative is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and thrive. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Our policies reflect this commitment—for example, our medical leave benefits are inclusive of same-sex partners, ensuring equitable care and support for all families.
We strive to hire and retain the best talent. Paying fair, competitive compensation, with a large bonus incentive, and phenomenal health insurance is an important part of this mix. We’re rewarded fairly and when the company performs well, we all benefit.
Access to all office spaces in MSP, NYC, and CHI
Frequent, paid travel to our Minneapolis headquarters for company events, team events, and in-person collaboration with teams
Generous paid vacation policy
401k match program
Top-notch health insurance options, inclusive of same sex partners
Family formation benefits including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs
Monthly stipend for your mobile phone and data plan
Sabbatical program
Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program
Shenanigan’s Day