Starcom Worldwide

Media Intern

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I loved the ability to network with other partner companies and agencies, like Google, Spotify and more!

What I wish was different

I wish the time in which I had received my offer was a little bit sooner.

Advice

Ask a lot of questions and meet as many people as possible.

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Media Intern

June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Interning at Starcom, I had the amazing opportunity to be a corporate communications intern with the Global Brand Leadership team. This opportunity allowed me to refine my writing skills, while gaining knowledge about the overall media industry. I greatly enjoyed the hands-on experiences and projects I was given, along with the weekly Media Modules I attended.

What I wish was different

While I was able to shadow various other teams, I wish I had the opportunity to learn at greater length about the various other career opportunities within the media industry, and specifically at Starcom.

Advice

Communicate up, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Everyone at Starcom was so incredibly welcoming, and always willing to speak with me further about their experiences. The advice I received allowed me to personally tailor my academic experiences at Villanova, in order to best position myself upon graduation.

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Summer Intern

June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I loved the work I got to do because it was different every day. My supervisors trusted me to meet deadlines and get important tasks done, so there was pressure but in a really fun way. I learned so much and met so many wonderful people.

What I wish was different

I wish I didn't have to live in the city all summer, but it was definitely a unique experience.

Advice

I would suggest networking and meeting people in the industry you're interested in getting into during your sophomore and junior years of college.

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Strategy Intern

June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Overall, it was an amazing experience. Lots of opportunity to collaborate with managers and amazing intern class.

What I wish was different

Advice

Connect with alumni any chance that you get before and during your internship experience.

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Media Intern

June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Over the course of the internship, I not only had the opportunity to learn about digital media and the overall media buying and selling process from such a knowledgeable group of people, but I also had numerous opportunities to directly contribute to my team. Because of everyone's welcoming nature, I really felt a part of the Starcom Investment Operations Core team. This hands-on experience was incredibly rewarding, and made me even more certain that I would like to pursue a career in the media industry

What I wish was different

While I definitely loved having the chance to directly contribute to the Starcom IOC team and learning a great deal about what working on an Investment desk within a media agency is really like, I would have welcomed the opportunity to further shadow and work on various other types of desks for a longer period of time.

Advice

Individuals should be open to working on any and all desks. While I was a bit hesitant at first to be interning on an Investment-based team, the knowledge and experiences I gained were so incredibly rewarding!

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Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing Intern

June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I loved the culture of the company and having the opportunity to work closely with top executives on a number of events and external/internal communications.