Project Management Intern
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Job Description
About Leo Burnett:
Leo Burnett is a global communications agency, part of Publicis Communications, with a network of 85 offices and over 8,000 employees. They operate under a “HumanKind” operating system, believing that creativity, data, and technology work together to influence human behavior and generate client prosperity. They work with major brands such as Aldi, Bank of America, Campbell’s, Dunkin’, Firestone, Jim Beam, Kellogg’s, Nintendo, Tillamook, and UnitedHealthcare.
Job Description: Project Management Internship (Leo NY)
Leo Burnett’s New York office offers a paid, 10-week summer internship (June 2nd – August 8th) for incoming college seniors and recent graduates. The program provides a comprehensive overview of the agency’s operations, real client deliverables, mentorship from experienced professionals, skill development, and teamwork opportunities to solve client challenges.
Responsibilities:
• Manage small- to mid-scale projects from initiation to completion, adhering to deadlines, budget, and client briefs.
• Oversee the project management of creative workstreams.
• Collaborate with Strategy, Creative, Account Management, and Production teams to ensure efficient asset delivery and inter-team communication.
• Learn and apply project processes, workflows, best practices, and tools for profitable client work delivery.
• Develop scopes of work, staffing plans, and cost estimates for small projects under supervision.
• Identify and address resource gaps.
• Maintain project communications and documentation (status reports, plans, change orders, QA ticketing, asset management).
• Participate in regular status meetings.
Qualifications:
• Pursuing (rising senior) or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; ability to keep others organized.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with colleagues.
• Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable, and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and creatively solve problems.
• Enthusiasm for the marketing and advertising industry.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Compensation: $16.12 – $23.44/hr (This is the estimated pay range; actual compensation may vary based on individual qualifications and experience). Benefits may include medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, and paid time off (details provided separately). The application deadline is March 31, 2025.
