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Brand & Events Intern
Companythe Ad Council
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 9, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Brand & Events intern will assist the Marketing and Communications team with brand content and event execution. Responsibilities include drafting social media copy, contributing to the blog, and supporting event logistics.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
322
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
For more than 80 years, we've built social impact campaigns to educate, unite and uplift people across America.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Who we are:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Ad Council convenes creative storytellers to educate, unite and uplift audiences by opening hearts, inspiring action and accelerating change. For more than 80 years, the nonprofit organization and its partners in advertising, media, marketing and tech have been behind some of the country's most iconic social impact campaigns – Smokey Bear, Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk, Tear the Paper Ceiling and many more.</span></p></div><p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>T<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">he Raquel Zarin Internship Program:</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Our internship program honors Raquel Zarin, a beloved employee, mentor, and friend at the Ad Council. Raquel passed away in 2021, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, integrity, and excellence that continues to inspire us. She believed in nurturing young talent, fostering welcoming environments, and championing access to lifesaving resources. At the Ad Council, these are principles and values we hold and hope that our interns will embrace and carry forward throughout their careers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Raquel Zarin Internship Program is a remote-first engagement and will run from June 1, 2026 – August 14, 2026.<sup> </sup>All interns will be paid $19/hour and are eligible to earn overtime. Ability to work East Coast hours is required.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Job Summary:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This internship will be a part of the Marketing and Communications team, which plays a key role in creating, crafting and driving the overarching communications strategies for the Ad Council and its social impact campaigns. The team works to surround and support the Ad Council’s campaigns and causes through earned and social media, content development, talent and trusted messenger engagement, thought leadership and events. The Brand and Events intern will gain hands on experience, contributing to brand content and supporting the execution of key events. Given the nature of the role and the location of our events, we are only considering candidates who live in the New York City area.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Brand Responsibilities</em></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist the Brand team with day-to-day tasks, ensuring consistency across social, blog content, and other branded materials.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Draft copy for the Ad Council social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, that align with campaign messaging and brand voice.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to the Ad Council’s blog, including maintaining the editorial calendar, providing copyedits, authoring original blog posts, pitching potential story ideas and identifying thought leadership opportunities through the blog.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist in monitoring brand perception across digital platforms, tracking key conversations, and flagging engagement opportunities.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support brand strategy brainstorming sessions by researching industry trends and bringing fresh ideas to the table.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide social support for tentpole moments like Cannes Lions.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Events Responsibilities </em></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist the Events team with tasks for all events including, staff engagement activations, industry conferences, and salon dinners.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Create Google Forms for RSVPs for events and manage attendance.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist with hotel blocks for staff events.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work with the events team in executing event accessibility and green initiatives.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Research and update the database of NYC private dining rooms, board meeting venues, and event spaces.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Research new vendors for events and food experiences.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist with coordinating intern events.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Intern Responsibilities</em></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate cross-functionally with the Ad Council interns to identify the next pressing social issue to become an Ad Council campaign. The intern team will collaborate throughout the summer program to research, develop and present a campaign proposal to the Ad Council staff. You will serve as the Brand and Events lead on this organization-wide group project.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with our brand content team across Ad Council social, newsletters and website communications.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What you bring:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Curious learner with a passion for social good and understanding of the media, marketing, and advertising landscape.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent writer who can adjust copy to various mediums and audiences (including emails, social posts, blog content, event materials, etc.)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sharp editorial and proofreading skills</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and time management</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to manage content calendars and coordinate approvals</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience supporting event logistics, including RSVPs, venue research and vendor coordination</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Self-motivated and goal-oriented</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborative team player</span></li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>What we’re committed to:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At the Ad Council, we value and celebrate the unique characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. Fostering a welcoming environment allows us to enhance and 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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Ad Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any legally protected status.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Ad Council invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. In accordance with the EEOC, 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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>How to reach us:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To apply online: <a href="https://www.adcouncil.org/join-our-team">https://www.adcouncil.org/join-our-team</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Email: (<a href="mailto:careers@adcouncil.org">careers@adcouncil.org</a>)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fax (212) 922-1676</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">New York, NY 10017</span></p>
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