At GSD&M, we’re on a mission to build First & Only brands, meaning the first to do it and the only ones who can. We’re able to do this because we set a high bar for ourselves and our work. We care about what we put out in the world. We’re humans who like other humans. Our ideas make a difference. Shift culture. Create a smile. Inspire change. Initiate belly laughs. Deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We get better. We do it all over again. Because that’s what it takes to build and be First & Only.
Job Title:
Media Analytics Intern
Position Summary:
This isn’t your basic coffee run internship. This is GSD&M Daze of Summer. Come spend your summer days in a daze as you experience our fast-paced creative environment for yourself. Here, you’ll actually be working alongside our talented teams. From creative and account leadership to strategy and analytics and beyond, you can expect a real, hands-on competitive experience.
GSD&M is a creatively driven, full-service advertising agency born and raised in the heart of Texas. Today we are a global agency in the music, food and “weird” capital of the world. We’ve won the Super Bowl, cleaned up at Cannes and continue to help iconic brands win every day. We live by our core values and believe an agency should be able to think like the diverse world that it’s talking with. We think it’s better to be honest than cool. We also play foosball in the agency bar and eat breakfast tacos for dinner.
Details:
What: Paid 40hr/week summer intern program
When: Tuesday, June 2nd - Friday, August 7th
Where: Austin, TX Hybrid: In office (Tues, Wed, Thurs) / Remote (Mon, Fri)
Who: Any college junior/senior/grad level students and recent graduates
Program Highlights:
Agency Experience - Acquire hands-on, real work ad agency experience
Intern Team Project - Collaborate on a cross-departmental group project
Lunch & Learns - Gain insights into the role of each agency discipline
Group Gatherings - Join in meet-ups with fellow interns and agency staff
Job Highlights:
As a Media Analytics Intern you will:
- Pull, clean, and validate data from ad platforms, web analytics, and internal reporting systems
-Build and maintain recurring performance reports (weekly/monthly) and dashboards
-Conduct exploratory analysis to surface trends, drivers, and anomalies in campaign performance
-Support measurement and tracking QA (UTMs, tags/pixels, conversion checks, and data integrity)
-Assist with test design and readouts (A/B tests, incrementality, creative or media experiments)
-Create clear charts and concise written summaries for internal teams and client-ready decks
-Partner with media, strategy, and account teams to answer ad hoc performance questions
-Document processes and help improve efficiency through templates and light automatio
Key Requirements:
Desired Characteristics:
- Ability to quickly pick up on new tools and software
-Great communication skills
-High self-sufficiency and proactivity
-Attention to detail
-Highly organized
-Superb time management skills
-Comfortable speaking up or presenting in internal meetings
-Willingness to go above and beyond
-Eagerness to jump on a project at a moment’s notice
-Curiosity and a problem-solving mindset
Skills:
- Strong Excel/Google Sheets (pivots, lookups, charting)
- Comfort with data visualization (Tableau, Power BI, Looker Studio) or eagerness to learn
- Familiarity with digital marketing metrics (impressions, clicks, CTR, CPC, CPA, ROAS, conversions)
- Basic statistics / analytical thinking (trend interpretation, correlation vs. causation awareness)
- Exposure to web analytics (GA4 and/or Adobe Analytics) is a plus
- Exposure to SQL and/or Python/R is a plus
- Experience with marketing intelligence platforms (e.g., Salesforce Marketing Intelligence/Datorama) is a plus
Requirements:
Candidates must be enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate-level student in college OR recent college graduate (less than 1 year since graduation).
Experience with analytics or research platforms (Nielsen, Comscore, MRI, Mintel, KANTAR, etc.) is nice to have, but not required.
Experience with BI/reporting or measurement platforms (Looker Studio, Tableau, Power BI, Campaign Manager 360, etc.) is nice to have, but not required.
Must be available during the length of the program (6/2/26 - 8/7/26) and able to come into the GSD&M Austin offices at least 3 days a week. Option to work offsite on Mondays and Fridays.
Must be able to work full-time 40 hours per week.
Applications will close February 28, 2026.
At GSD&M, inclusion is our superpower. An inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and empowered makes the work better, makes our agency better and ultimately makes the industry better. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by the Advertising Federation’s Mosaic Awards year after year for our efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion.
We consider ourselves lucky. Every day we wake up and get to build First & Only brands in an inclusive environment where everyone matters, all while enjoying generous benefits, plenty of time off, and opportunities for growth whether you’re just starting out or have been in the biz for a while.
GSD&M is an equal opportunities employer and will never favor or discriminate against anyone based on their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, gender identity, expression, or realignment. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please reach out to [email protected] for support.
This role requires regular in-office presence with a minimum of three days per week, to engage and collaborate in in-person team interactions and meetings as required.
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GSD&M Austin, Texas, USA Office
828 West Sixth Street, Austin, TX, United States, 78703
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