Skills

Communication Problem Solving Social Media

Job Specifications

Overview

About the role:

HLK is looking for Account Manager Interns for our Summer 2026 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.

Trust us, you won't be sitting around looking at social media all day, emptying the dishwasher or grabbing lattes for people—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!

Responsibilities

Brief your fellow launch pad interns on a creative new campaign
Bring practical problem solving skills and proactive mindset to support your internal team
Capture documents and organize communication and feedback to share with the team
Support the build and launch of your campaign
Schedule and lead calls throughout your campaign
Define key campaign milestones and actively monitor project progress to ensure on-time and on-brief delivery

Launchpad Internship Dates

First 6-week mission: May 18, 2026 - June 25, 2026
Second 6-week mission: June 29, 2026 - August 6, 2026
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 are in-person in our Saint Louis and Chicago locations

About the Company

We build brands that refuse to sit still. Brands rooted in insights and strategy, powered by people, that are constantly in motion. Because it’s people — us, our clients and our customers — who shape a brand’s identity, amplify its triumphs and inspire its next move. So, we obsess over our people who are constantly listening to all the ways brands are being considered, challenged and celebrated. In an ever-changing landscape, we’re dedicated to growth and helping brands evolve – pushing boundaries and challenging conventio... Know more