Digital Advertising Intern

Summary

Join Middle Seat, a full-service firm for progressive causes, as a paid digital advertising intern for Summer 2025 (June-August 2025)! Work with the advertising team, trafficking ads, writing ad copy and petitions, analyzing ad performance, and handling administrative tasks. This role can be remote or in-person in Washington, D.C. Ideal candidates are excited by working for left-leaning clients, enjoy testing creative options and analyzing data, are detail-oriented, and are seniors, in their last year of an undergraduate program, or recent grads. A background in social media or digital advertising is a plus. Commitment to progressive political campaigns and full-time availability are essential. We offer a $20/hour salary and a values-driven work environment.

Requirements

• Excited by the idea of working for left-wing and Democratic clients doing great work on the ground
• Enjoy the idea of testing different creative options and analyzing performance data of each testing variant
• Technically adept and pick up new tools easily
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Senior, in your last year of an undergraduate program, or a recent grad
• Committed to working for progressive political campaigns
• A team player
• Follow along with the news of the day and have a solid understanding of the U.S. political system, political campaigns, and key progressive issues (i.e. abortion, racial justice, labor, climate change, etc.)
• Can commit to full-time (40-hour work week) or near full-time availability, with consistent hours each week (our hours are Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM ET)
• Based in the United States

Responsibilities

• Trafficking ads
• Writing ad copy and petitions
• Pulling together reports
• Analyzing ads performance
• Handling some administrative tasks
• Other responsibilities as requested

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a background in social media management or digital advertising
• Have worked on a political campaign, advocacy organization, or nonprofit
• Have some experience in Facebook Business Manager and Google Ads
• Are a fantastic writer

Benefits

• Salary of $20 per hour
• Salary transparency
• Healthy work-life balance
• Consistent employee feedback and communication