*Please note: This role can be based out of our Denver, CO or Colorado Springs, CO office.
The role, in brief:
As an Digital Media Intern at Vladimir Jones, you’ll be embedded within our Integrated Media & Data team, supporting the ongoing optimization and performance analysis of digital advertising campaigns. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with real client accounts, with a strong focus on paid search. This is an ideal opportunity for a student looking to apply their academic knowledge in a fast-paced agency setting and build a foundation for a career in digital media.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in monitoring and optimizing live digital campaigns, with a primary focus on paid search (Google Ads).
- Pull performance data from media platforms and assist with reporting and insights development.
- Collaborate with media planners and buyers to identify opportunities to improve campaign performance.
- Conduct keyword research and assist with A/B testing of creative, landing pages, or bid strategies.
- Support QA processes across campaign trafficking and tagging efforts.
- Participate in internal team meetings, brainstorms, and optimization check-ins.
Those who succeed in this role have the following qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Advertising, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Completed coursework in media planning or media buying.
- Demonstrated interest and some hands-on experience with digital advertising platforms—especially paid search.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Google Ads and/or Google Analytics; certifications in either are highly recommended.
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Self-starter with curiosity, enthusiasm, and a collaborative mindset.
Preferred Skills (Bonus)
- Basic understanding of KPIs such as CTR, CPC, ROAS, and CPA.
- Experience using Google Tag Manager, Meta Ads Manager, or programmatic platforms.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Agency Values:
The following characteristics are expected of each employee of the agency regardless of role or responsibility:
- GRIT. Fall seven times, get up eight.
- CURIOUS. Follow that hunch with unbridled passion.
- PROVOCATIVE. When it comes to moving a piano, never grab the sheet music.
- CONFIDENCE. Fake it ‘til you make it. Then fake it some more. (Psst, no one knows. It’s ok.)
- UNCOMPROMISING. What you do when no one is watching is really who you are.
- UNFORGETTABLE. What about you, your character, your personality - sticks?
- UNWAVERING. Projects and initiatives are rarely sprints. Pace yourself. And encourage others who need a pick-me-up along the way.
- MYTH-WORTHY. What stories about you will still loom large 20 years from now.
Schedule and Location:
Duration: 8-10 weeks
Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30am - 5:30pm in the office.
This role can be based out of our Denver, CO or Colorado Springs, CO office.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship.
Vladimir Jones is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Vladimir Jones is committed to building a diverse staff and encourages applications from minorities.
Vladimir Jones participates in E-Verify, which is a federal program used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.
