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Who we are: The Ad Council is where creativity and causes converge at scale. We are a national non-profit organization, bringing together the brightest minds in the marketing, media, advertising and tech industries to inspire change around the most critical social issues facing our country. We produce and activate communications campaigns that drive awareness and behavior change, creating a lasting impact on American life. We are behind the iconic social good communications programs featuring Smokey Bear, "Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk" and “Love Has No Labels." Our unprecedented efforts around COVID-19 now include the largest communications initiative in U.S. history, “It’s Up To You,” which educates Americans about the COVID-19 vaccines. The Raquel Zarin Internship Program The Ad Council is hosting a paid, 9-week, remote, summer internship program from June - August with placements across various departments. We’re looking for summer interns from around the country who will bring diverse backgrounds, skills and perspectives to the Ad Council. Over the course of the internship, our interns will gain applicable work experience, contribute to real, client-facing projects, develop solid time management skills and learn how to maintain a healthy work/life balance Our internship program is in honor of Raquel Zarin, a beloved employee, mentor, and friend at the Ad Council. Raquel passed away in 2021 but left behind a legacy of grace, courage, hard work and great fun that we strive to emulate. She nurtured young talent, championed DEI, fought for immigration rights and was passionate about the importance of health equity. These are all principles that we hold in high esteem, and values that we want our future interns to establish during their time with us and beyond Details Dates: June 5, 2023 - August 4, 2023 Compensation: $18/hr + overtime eligible Location: Remote - US Open internship positions: Campaign Development Intern Creative Studio Intern Development/External Partnerships Intern Digital Product Management Intern PR: Brand & Thought Leadership Intern PR: Influencer & Trusted Messenger Intern Media Partnerships Intern Strategy & Evaluation Intern Head over to our careers page to learn more about each internship opportunity and apply today! https://www.adcouncil.org/join... we’re committed to: At the Ad Council, we value and celebrate the unique characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. Diversity is the foundation of our work and allows us to reimagine how we reach our audiences. It is not simply our belief, but our duty, to cultivate a team that is representative of the American people. Only then can we drive true, measurable, and life-changing impact on the most important issues facing our country today. The Ad Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected status. The Ad Council invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below. How to reach us: To apply online: https://www.adcouncil.org/join-our-team Email: ([email protected]) Fax (212) 922-1676 or Ad Council Attn: Talent Team 815 2nd Avenue, 9th Floor New York, NY 10017
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