About the role#
We are looking for an Account Strategy Intern to join our team in Columbus, Ohio. This is a paid, part-time internship offering hands-on experience in agency strategy. You will work 20-24 hours per week in a hybrid role, with required in-office attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
What you'll do#
- Perform client and category audits to assess businesses, competitors, and macro cultural forces.
- Track cultural and macro trends to share with the team.
- Support research project timelines, briefs, fieldwork, and synthesis.
- Manage research vendor relationships, including tracking scopes, schedules, and deliverables.
- Build department infrastructure, such as workshop exercises and strategy decks.
- Develop case studies from past strategy work.
- Design and document AI and Claude skills for team workflows.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Curiosity and a drive to learn.
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for Visa sponsorship.
- Current enrollment in or pursuit of a degree in Marketing or Communications is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, Ohio.
- Work modality: Hybrid (in-office on Tuesdays and Thursdays).
- Term: Rolling.
About The Shipyard
The Shipyard is an advertising services firm founded in 2014. It operates out of headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, and maintains additional offices in California. The company employs 326 people and provides services including brand strategy, media planning, and digital design. Its portfolio includes integrated communications and digital studio agencies.
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