Paid Media Intern

Praytell is a creative communications agency built by strategic minds and spirited hearts who believe original storytelling, unexpected ideas and an instinctive recoil from anything remotely boring can shape culture and make people… well, give a sh!t. We partner with brands to create timely, integrated and headline-worthy campaigns across social, earned, digital, experiential and emerging platforms, all rooted in smart strategy, creative excellence and a deep understanding of what’s resonating right now.

We’ve been doing this for just over a decade and have picked up some pretty cool awards along the way, including PRWeek’s Best Place to Work (8x and counting), Agency of the Year and even a few your mom might recognize - even if she doesn’t fully get what you do for a living.

Our work is collaborative, fast-moving and driven by curiosity, grounded in how we show up for our clients and for one another. If you’re looking to join an ambitious, deeply supportive team that’s focused on doing great work with great people and doesn’t take itself too seriously, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Praytell is looking for a curious, driven Paid Media Intern to join our team in Austin or Chicago! This hands-on role is an opportunity to jump into the world of paid social and digital media, supporting real client campaigns across leading platforms like Meta, TikTok, Google and more. You’ll work alongside experienced paid media, influencer and analytics teams, gaining exposure to strategy, execution, optimization and reporting in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you’re eager to learn, love digging into data and want to understand how creative ideas turn into high-performing campaigns, this role is for you.

Overview:

• Start Date: February 3 - July 31, 2025 (six-month internship)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm CT (This role requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week during business hours. If you anticipate a heavy course load or multiple classes during the day, we encourage you to apply once your schedule allows for this level of availability.)
• Location: Austin or Chicago
• Pay: $20/hour, with overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week
• Benefits: You’ll have the option to enroll in medical insurance during your internship.
• Post-Internship: This internship may lead to a full-time position based on performance and business needs; however, full-time placement is not guaranteed.

As a Paid Media Intern, you will:

• Work closely with our Paid Media Lead to support the planning, creation, execution and ongoing optimization of paid media campaigns across platforms including Meta, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Google and emerging channels.
• Partner with the influencer team to community manage paid and boosted content running through creator and influencer handles, ensuring timely engagement and brand-aligned responses.
• Conduct keyword research, audience targeting and competitive analysis to inform campaign strategy, messaging and media planning.
• Monitor daily campaign performance, analyze results and identify opportunities for optimization, testing and performance improvements.
• Create campaign recaps and monthly performance reports, translating data into clear insights, learnings and strategic recommendations.
• Manage campaign tracking, budgeting, pacing and performance analysis using spreadsheets (e.g., Google Sheets, Excel), including maintaining organized trackers and dashboards for internal and client-facing reporting.
• Support the development of paid ad copy and creative assets in collaboration with design, content and strategy teams, including creative testing and A/B testing.
• Stay up to date on social, digital and paid media trends, platform updates and best practices, sharing relevant insights and POVs with the broader team.
• Support influencer, analytics and account teams as needed across campaign execution, reporting and research.

About You

Experience you have:

• Coursework, internships or previous work experience in advertising, paid media, analytics or a related field.
• A foundational understanding of advertising and analytics platforms such as Google, Meta, X and LinkedIn, along with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and G Suite.
• Basic familiarity with media buying, paid advertising and digital marketing terminology.
• Strong attention to detail, comfort working with data and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity about social, digital and paid media trends and a desire to learn through testing and optimization.
• You have already graduated or will graduate by July 2026.

Equally important, you are:

• Ambitious and entrepreneurial
• Flexible and adaptable
• Meticulous and well-organized
• A creative problem solver
• Inquisitive and eager to learn
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Honest and ethical in all work
• Committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace

Interview Process

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, while we’re incredibly grateful for your interest, we’re not able to respond to each one individually. We’ll be in touch with candidates we’re moving forward with. We know how hard it can be to wait and wonder, especially in today’s job market, so if you don’t hear from us within 5 business days, it means we’ve moved forward with other candidates for this role. We truly appreciate the time and care you put into applying and will keep your application on file for future opportunities.

Our interview process typically takes 4-6 weeks, and here’s what you can expect along the way:

• Submit Application
• Phone Screen w/ Head of Talent (30 Mins)
• Team Interview (30 Mins - 1 Hour)
• Leadership Interview (30 Mins)
• TBD: Short, Client-Agnostic Take-Home Test (Paid via Electronic Gift Card)
• Offer (Target Start Date: Feb 2026)

Who We Are

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all people and do not discriminate - period. All qualified applicants will receive consideration in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on any protected class and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace in every location where we operate.