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Praytell · 1 day ago

Paid Media Intern

Chicago, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Praytell is a creative communications agency that partners with brands to create integrated campaigns. They are seeking a Paid Media Intern to support the planning, execution, and optimization of paid media campaigns across various platforms while gaining valuable experience in a collaborative environment.

AdvertisingCreative AgencyMarketingPublic RelationsSocial Media

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Paid MediaGoogle AdsMeta AdvertisingData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelG SuiteSocial Media TrendsCuriosityCollaborationAttention to DetailCreative Problem Solving

Required

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

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