About the role#
You will work with senior leadership to accelerate AI adoption across the agency. This is a hands-on, builder-focused role. You will ship tools that account teams, media operators, and clients use in their daily work.
What you'll do#
- Enable AI adoption across the agency by coaching teams on workflows that reduce execution time.
- Create a library of prompts, templates, and playbooks for media, creative, and account teams.
- Design and run training sessions on AI coding and automation tools.
- Ship scripts and small tools for team use.
- Identify repetitive workflows, prototype automations, and measure time saved.
- Scope and build custom AI tools for client workstreams, such as creative QA or competitive intelligence.
- Build dashboards for team performance, client reporting, and leadership operations.
- Research and test new AI platforms to identify potential pilots.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent completion of a degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Marketing, or a related field.
- Genuine curiosity about AI tools and a desire to go beyond basic usage.
- Ability to pick up new tools quickly and experiment independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain technical ideas to non-technical teammates.
- Highly organized, self-directed nature with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- A collaborative, low-ego approach when working across different teams.
- Exposure to scripting, light coding, or workflow automation is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time internship
- Compensation: $25 to $30 per hour, depending on experience
About Direct Agents
Direct Agents is a growth marketing consultancy founded in 2003. It provides services in advertising, including search marketing, analytics, and content production. The firm is a certified Minority-Owned Business with a staff of 51 to 200 people. It maintains offices in New York and Los Angeles.
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