(PAID) SEM Intern – Paid Ads Team

Burst Agency | https://burst.agency/

SEM Intern – Paid Ads Team

Location: Walnut Creek, CA

About Burst Agency

Burst Agency is a performance-driven full-service digital marketing firm specializing in data-led strategies to accelerate growth for our clients. We partner with brands across industries to deliver measurable results through fully-managed social media marketing, UGC, influencers, paid ads, email marketing, SEO, and much more. 

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented SEM Intern to join our Paid Ads team. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn and contribute to live campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and other search platforms. You’ll gain real-world experience in campaign setup, optimization, reporting, and industry best practices while working with a team of experienced media buyers and strategists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with keyword research, ad copy creation, and competitor analysis.

• Support campaign builds and optimizations across Google Ads and Bing/Microsoft Ads.

• Monitor and report on campaign performance metrics (CTR, CPC, ROAS, etc.).

• Perform A/B testing of ad creatives and landing pages.

• Help maintain budget pacing and ensure account best practices are followed.

• Collaborate with internal teams (creative, analytics) to support campaign initiatives.

• Stay updated on SEM trends, Google/Microsoft Ads updates, and industry tools. 

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.

• Basic understanding of digital marketing concepts (SEM, SEO, PPC).

• Familiarity with Google Ads or Google Analytics is a plus (certifications are a bonus).

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and data (Excel/Google Sheets).

• Eager to learn and open to feedback in a fast-paced agency environment. 

What You’ll Gain:

• Exposure to real client accounts and campaigns.

• Hands-on training in paid search platforms and reporting tools.

• Mentorship from experienced SEM professionals.

• Course Credit is available for eligible candidates to earn.

Keywords: digital marketing internship, digital marketing interns, ecommerce, FB marketer, IG marketer, TikTok marketer, Google marketer, Pinterest marketer

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time, Internship