Winter/Spring 2023/2024 Internship - All Departments (Except Art Direction And Copywriting)

We’re RPA: an independent advertising agency that puts People First. It’s a unique philosophy for a different kind of agency: where we aspire to create work that truly matters to people, for brands that respect and value people, with a team we empower and treat like people. And we do it all in the heart of sunny Santa Monica, California.  

RPA is seeking talented interns to join the Launch Internship Program for the Winter/Spring 2023/2024 Semester.

At RPA we believe an internship should be more than a resume filler, it should be a place to set the course of your career. Our Launch Internship Program embodies this very sentiment. You’ll get to experience firsthand the bold, creative, and collaborative culture that’s made RPA one of AdAge’s "Best Places to Work.” You get to do real work on real brands, as part of the largest advertising internship program in Los Angeles.

We’re not like other agencies. We believe we can only do our biggest thinking and create our most inspiring work when we put People First. This means valuing and empowering our people to do their best and inspiring them to create ideas and experiences that respect people

If you’re ready to work with awesome people in a place where people are encouraged to swing big, act bold, and be their most awesome selves, we want to meet you. Because we’re nothing without our people, and everything because of you.

Compensation for this position will be $17/hr and we'll provide the digital hardware you need. A college degree or previous relevant experience is not required to apply.

Important Note Regarding Resumes and Applying - Please read very carefully:

This time, we're doing things a little differently. Although our application system requires you to submit a resume, for the first time ever and in typical People First fashion, we will not be reviewing resumes but instead, we'll be focusing on who you are along with all your amazing potential, in order to embrace and encourage a new generation of future diverse advertisers to apply. 

In order to be considered via the People First Application, please submit your basic primary information via the fields below, afterwards you will be asked to complete our form via email. Please make sure to NOT submit your resume even though it says it's "optional" it is not required and submitting a resume will lead to automatic disqualification from consideration, with no exceptions.

The fine print:
Department options: Account Management, Strategic Planning, Media (Paid Social, Media Strategy, Media Buying, Paid Search, Ad Ops, Programmatic), Production (Art, Business Affairs, Digital, Video, Post-Production, Project Management), Research Analytics and Insights (Analytics and Behavioral Research) and Digital (Social Community Management and Website UX/UI Strategy)

When:  Monday, January 8th, 2024 - Friday, May 17th, 2024
Where:  Remote / 100% Virtual - with the option to come into the office if you are local.
Duration:  Ability to dedicate a part-time schedule of 19-21 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 9 am-5 pm PST.
Application deadline: * Once our application reaches 350 applicants or by 3:00 PM PST on Friday, October 13th. No exceptions.

Recruitment Timeline:
Application deadline: * Once our application reaches 350 applicants or by 3:00 PM PST on Friday, October 13th. No exceptions.
Application review: Late October
* 1st round phone screen cycle with a recruiter: Mid- Late November
* 2nd round virtual interview cycle with a hiring team (AKA the RPA'ers you'll be working with): Late November/Early December
* Offer of internship notice: Early-Mid December

What we're looking for

You don't need a ton of fancy experience or a degree from the right school, nor do you have to know the right people. Simply put, we're looking for people who are People First, Accountable, Curious, and Collaborative.

*This deadline is subject to change if applicants exceed 350.