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Talent Operations, Data & AI Intern

CompanyMcKinney
LocationDurham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support recruiting operations, candidate coordination, and data management across a network of agencies. Focus on optimizing workflows and exploring AI tools to improve operational efficiency and organization.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
370
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
McKinney is a full-service creative agency that generates unfair attention for brands. In 2024 and 2025, McKinney was named to both Ad Age’s A-List and its list of Best Places to Work – two years in a row – and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024, reinforcing the agency's commitment to providing an exceptional workplace culture where employees thrive, and creativity flourishes. McKinney Health, the agency’s Pharma and Wellness practice, launched in 2022, was named as Manny's 2025 Agency of the Year, Category III. McKinney is part of the Cheil network and has offices across North America, including Durham, New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Toronto. McKinney has been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, The One Show, D&AD, ANDY, CLIO, LIA, the Shortys, and The Webby Awards, among others. Client partners include brands such as Popeyes, Blue Diamond Growers, Little Caesars, Pampers, Henkel, Samsung, Indivior, Sherwin-Williams, Biogen, and the Ad Council. For more information, visit mckinney.com.
About the Role

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Cheil Agency Network is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Talent Operations, Data & AI Intern to support recruiting operations, talent systems organization, workflow coordination, and operational efficiency across our network of agencies.

This role is designed for someone who enjoys bringing structure to fast-moving environments, organizing information, improving consistency, and exploring smarter ways of working through systems, data, and AI-enabled tools.

The intern will work closely with the Head of Talent to support day-to-day recruiting operations while also helping improve how talent information, workflows, documents, and systems are organized across the enterprise.

This role combines administrative support, data entry, systems organization, workflow coordination, and operational problem-solving inside a complex, multi-brand talent environment.

The ideal candidate is curious about operations, AI, systems, workflow optimization, and finding more efficient ways to reduce chaos and improve organization.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Recruiting Operations & Coordination

  • Support scheduling, interview coordination, and candidate communications
  • Assist with maintaining recruiting workflows and operational organization
  • Help keep recruiting activity moving efficiently across multiple teams and agencies
  • Support day-to-day recruiting and administrative operations

Data Entry & Systems Organization

  • Maintain accurate candidate information and recruiting records across systems
  • Help organize talent data within Google Sheets, Greenhouse, and operational trackers
  • Support consistency across documents, workflows, reporting, and candidate pipelines
  • Assist in cleaning up, organizing, and standardizing recruiting information and processes

Workflow Optimization & AI Support

  • Help improve how information moves between Google Docs, Google Sheets, Greenhouse, and recruiting workflows
  • Explore AI tools that support organization, scheduling, workflow management, documentation, and operational efficiency
  • Assist with identifying opportunities to reduce manual work and improve consistency
  • Support operational projects focused on smarter systems and more connected workflows

Reporting, Insights & Operational Support

  • Assist with operational reporting, recruiting trackers, surveys, and workflow analysis
  • Help organize and analyze recruiting activity, timelines, and operational data
  • Support projects focused on improving visibility, efficiency, and process organization across the network
  • Help identify patterns and opportunities that improve operational effectiveness

WHO YOU ARE

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable working with spreadsheets, systems, and operational tools
  • Interested in organization, workflows, systems, AI, and process improvement
  • Curious about how technology can improve operational efficiency
  • Strong communication and follow-through skills
  • Comfortable balancing administrative tasks with operational thinking
  • Able to manage multiple moving pieces in fast-paced environments
  • Collaborative, proactive, and dependable

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

As CHEIL AGENCY NETWORK continues to grow across multiple agencies and disciplines, strong operational systems, organized recruiting workflows, and smarter tools become increasingly important.

This role helps create the structure, consistency, and operational support needed to keep talent acquisition organized, scalable, efficient, and future-focused across the enterprise.

 

Salary Range

Our estimated range for this role is $18/hour

Compensation packages are based on the skill level and experience each candidate brings to their role. There may also be a more senior or junior position available that could be a better fit with your expertise. Each level has its own compensation range.

We pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and ensuring pay equity exists across our organization. We benchmark each position against existing employee competencies and 4As compensation data which includes geographic and agency size benchmarks. We also meet with department leaders 3x/year to ensure we are supporting employees in living into their full potential.  Our promotions are not limited to a specific time per year. Promotions are tied to performance.  

Right To Work In The US

You must be authorized to work in the US for any employer.  At this time, we are not sponsoring or providing assistance with obtaining work authorization.

This is a place where everyone can grow. Studies have shown that marginalized communities  such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.

We are in the office Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on a hybrid schedule. We look forward to meeting you!

Key Skills
Recruiting OperationsData EntryWorkflow OptimizationAI ToolsSchedulingCandidate CommunicationReportingSystems OrganizationGoogle SheetsGreenhouseOperational AnalysisAdministrative Support
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