About the role#
Roku is looking for a student to join the Advertising Sales team as a Summer 2027 intern in New York City. You will gain hands-on experience with the post-sale side of the advertising lifecycle. You will support Client Associates, Sellers, and Account Managers while contributing to client-facing functions like account research, campaign preparation, and performance reporting. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with teams such as Sales Planning, Advertising Operations, Inventory, Measurement, and Marketing.
What you'll do#
- Support Client Associates with campaign execution, including trafficking checks, creative follow-up, and status tracking.
- Assist Account Managers with account planning, client research, and meeting preparation.
- Help prepare performance recaps and client-ready materials.
- Compile usage, performance, and whitespace data to support renewal and expansion planning.
- Conduct competitive and industry research.
- Learn Roku’s internal ad sales tools and systems.
- Participate in business team meetings and sit in on select client calls.
- Network with internal teams to understand how they partner with sales.
- Deliver a 30-minute presentation at the end of the internship on a simulated client lifecycle.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program such as Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or Media Studies.
- A self-motivated and detail-oriented approach to your work.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for the media and technology space.
- A willingness to take ownership of both large initiatives and daily tasks.
- A thoughtful, self-starter mindset.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time internship based in New York, New York.
- The role follows a hybrid work model, with in-office attendance generally expected Monday through Thursday.
- This position is paid.
About Roku
Roku operates a streaming television platform and develops hardware including streaming players, audio equipment, and smart TVs. Founded in 2002, the company maintains its headquarters in San Jose, California. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The firm also produces original content for its streaming channel and manages an advertising business.
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