Saylor Summer Intern

About the Program

Welcome aboard the Saylor Cadet Program, a summer internship experience designed for aspiring creatives, strategists, and producers looking to break into the world of entertainment-forward marketing. Inspired by the deck cadet model—a nautical apprentice training to navigate real-world challenges—our Cadets gain hands-on experience on real client work at a fast-paced, culture-driven agency.

Cadets will be embedded within one of four departments—Creators (Influencer), Design, Production or Social—while also engaging in cross-functional learning, mentorship, and agency-wide collaboration. This is your chance to pitch ideas, join brainstorms, shadow leaders, and contribute to the work we put out into the world.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate on real client projects across social, digital, and entertainment campaigns
• Receive hands-on mentorship from experienced team members
• Participate in brainstorms, internal reviews, and final deliveries
• Join monthly agency roundtables featuring leadership across departments
• Tackle a capstone project to present to Saylor’s senior leadership in the final week
• Take part in Cadet Takeover Week, running our agency’s social channels
• Engage with the full Saylor crew through team-building events and cultural moments

What We’re Looking For

We’re not expecting years of experience—we’re looking for curiosity, clarity of thought, creative energy, and a collaborative spirit. Whether your background is in marketing, design, film, media studies, or just TikTok deep dives, if you’ve got the drive to learn and contribute, we want to hear from you.

Salary

Interns are paid $18-$22 per hour depending on experience. School credit can also be obtained, pending the requirements of your university.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Available May–August for approximately 14 weeks
• Able to commit to at least 3 days/week (2+ in office at our LA HQ)
• Strong interest in creative marketing, advertising, or branded content
  
  
• Must submit:
• Resume
• 2–3 work samples (portfolio, campaign, writing, case study, or personal project)
• Written prompt: “Tell us about a piece of marketing that excited you and why.”
• 1-2 minute video attachment introducing yourself, what you're passionate about, why you want to join Saylor, and which of Saylor's culture values resonated most with you - Curiosity, Impact, Inclusivity, Respect, or Trust.
  
  

Perks & Program Highlights

• Assigned mentor (“First Mate”) and weekly check-ins with your “Studio Buddy”
• Cadet Welcome Kit + onboarding bootcamp on “The Saylor Way”
• Feedback & growth reviews at midpoint and program end
• Final showcase and send-off celebration
• Early access to job postings and freelance opportunities post-program
• Potential extension (3–6 month apprenticeship) for standout cadets

Ready to Set Sail?

Applications are open through April 15th. Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to join one of the most hands-on, creative internship programs in the industry!

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Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.​​ Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.