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Account Leadership Intern
CompanyGSD&M
LocationAustin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 19, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As an Account Leadership Intern, you will provide support to client teams across various marketing disciplines and assist in preparing client meetings and presentations. You will also monitor competitive activities and share relevant industry research with the Account Leadership team.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
547
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
GSD&M is a creatively driven, full-service agency born and raised in Austin, TX.
Our strategy? We’re in the business of growing our clients’ businesses and have helped grow some of the world's most successful brands. We’re a full-service advertising agency, but our work goes beyond just making ads. We are a company that uses the power of purpose to drive success with our clients.
We partner with our clients to discover, define and articulate their core purpose beyond making money and translate that vision into the marketplace. The return for us? Our work makes a difference for our people, our clients and our communities.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Title:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Account Leadership Intern </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"",469777843,"Aptos",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">Position Summary:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"",469777843,"Aptos",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos",268442635,"24",469775450,"eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">This </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">isn’t</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> your basic coffee run internship. This is </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">GSD</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">&M Daze of Summer. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Come spend</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> your summer days in a daze as you experience our fast-paced creative environment for yourself. Here, </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">you’ll</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">actually be</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> working alongside our talented </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">teams</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">. From creative and account leadership to strategy and analytics and beyond, you can expect a real, hands-on competitive experience. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"4c4ec591-01c2-55aa-bfac-d6603e9bfd58|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"",469777843,"Aptos",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos",268442635,"24",469775450,"scxw75937226",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"scxw75937226",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">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, </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">food</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> and “weird” capital of the world. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">We’ve</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> won the Super Bowl, cleaned up at </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Cannes</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">continue</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> 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 </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">it’s</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> talking with. We think </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">it’s</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> better to be honest than cool. We also play </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">foosball</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> in the agency bar and eat </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">breakfast tacos for dinner</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Details:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">What: Paid 40hr/week summer intern program </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">When: Tuesday, June 2nd - Friday, August 7th</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Where: Austin, TX Hybrid: In office (Tues, Wed, Thurs) / Remote (Mon, Fri)</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Who: Any college junior/senior/grad level students and recent graduates</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Program Highlights:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Agency Experience - Acquire hands-on, real work ad agency experience </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Intern Team Project - Collaborate on a cross-departmental group project </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Lunch & Learns - Gain insights into the role of each agency discipline</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Group Gatherings - Join in meet-ups with fellow interns and agency staff</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw75937226"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Highlights:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span> <br> <br><span data-contrast="auto">As an Account Leadership Intern you will:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Provide support to client teams on work that spans integrated marketing - creative development, paid media & social, organic social, strategy, and analytics.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Gain valuable insight into industries like: QSR, Retail, Airline, CPG and Automotive industries. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Assist in the preparation of client meetings and presentations and dissemination of information. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Monitor and share competitive activities, marketing and communications with Account Leadership team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Monitor and share timely and relevant industry/trade research, articles, trend reports, etc. with Account Leadership team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Assist in document/data storage and organizational tasks which support the Account Leadership team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Requirements:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-contrast="auto">Desired Characteristics:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Professionalism in all aspects of the job - appropriate conduct, appearance, communication</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Curiosity</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Resourcefulness</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Proactiveness </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Unafraid to tackle any challenge</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Strong organizational and prioritizing skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Acute attention to detail</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Reliability - available, assumes responsibility, and follows-up</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Receptive to instruction and critical feedback</span> <br> <br> <br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-contrast="auto">Skills:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Strongs writing, communication and presentation skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Google Suite, or Mac equivalent</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">-Proficient in agency email/calendar/meeting programs (e.g. Outlook 365, MS Teams, Zoom)</span> <br> <br> <br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-contrast="auto">Requirements:</span> </span><br> <br><span data-contrast="auto">Candidates must be enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate-level student in college OR recent college graduate (less than 1 year since graduation).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p> <br><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p> <br><span data-contrast="auto">Must be able to work full-time 40 hours per week.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p> <span data-contrast="auto">Applications will close February 28, 2026.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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 <a href="mailto:keisha.townsend@gsdm.com">keisha.townsend@gsdm.com</a> for support. <em><br><br>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.</em></p></div>
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