HLK is looking for Brand Planner interns for our Summer 2025 Launchpad Internship Program.
Sure, we want to work with talented people. That’s a given. But that’s not all. We also want to work with talented people who are driven. Those who know that “good enough” is never good enough. Those who don’t just say that something won’t work, but bring a solution, too. We want interns that really want to understand and get experience in the advertising business.
A Brand Planner is the starting point for discovering ideas that change behavior and drive success for our clients’ brands. We are not just looking for interns, but thinkers, who are creatively curious, have an instinct for a good story and the confidence to challenge conventional thinking. In this role, you’ll collaborate across all disciplines within the agency, helping to bring clarity, focus, and, most importantly, inspiration to the creative process. You’ll play a key part in helping to shape the brand positioning, uncover valuable insights, and guide the development of ideas, campaigns, content, and experiences.
Trust us, you're going to be doing some real work and gaining some real experience! Our 6-week internship program will offer a challenging and rewarding real-life work environment within an innovative and dynamic advertising agency. This is an opportunity for you to work closely with your team on two agency projects, from brief to pitch. If you aspire to “get your feet wet” in the advertising industry, this is the opportunity for you!
Ideal Candidates Will Have or Be:
- Requirements
- Rising Junior, Senior or May 2025 graduate
- Majoring in marketing, journalism, communications, PR, advertising, design or other related discipline
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and stay busy even during times of ambiguity
- Social media savvy
- Make effective decisions under pressure
- Responsibilities
- Able to articulate a point of view at any given time on the industry, brand, consumer, or communications you are working on
- Collect data on competitors and the market, and assist in presenting/reporting that information as actionable strategies for the brand
- Participate in creating consumer journeys, brand positioning, brand identity and messaging
- Help review and provide feedback on creative materials
- Qualities
- A passion for culture, how people think/interact, brands and solving complex problems that bring all of these together
- Curiosity and drive to learn new things
- Compelling storyteller
- Willingness to collaborate and work closely with other departments like creative, accounts and media
Launchpad Internship Dates:
- First 6-week mission: May 19, 2025 - June 26, 2025
- Second 6-week mission: June 30, 2025 - August 7, 2025
- Interns will typically work Monday through Thursday and 24 hours per week, except for holiday weeks when days will change to Tuesday through Friday
- Position is in-person in our Saint Louis and Chicago locations
Submission Requirements:
- Resume including education and work experience
- Cover letter stating why you are interested in this HLK internship
- Online portfolio or anything illustrating your skills and experience
Applications will close on March 7, 2025.
HLK is a creative and technology agency focused on understanding and changing audience behavior through deeply integrated brand experiences. We bring clarity of context and creative resolution capable of changing behavior and shaping belief in brands. Active clients include Ameren, Bayer, Envu, Marriott and Winchester.
There are many benefits to working at HLK, including the following:
A flexible work environment
A casual and creative atmosphere
Unlimited time off
Paid sabbatical
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with a company match
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Last updated on Jan 22, 2025