Company description
At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.
We are looking for candidates that thrive in a fast paced, collaborative, and team minded environment. Bringing Saatchi’s core values (Have Integrity, Get Curious, Embrace Diversity, We Deliver, Bring Joy, Pursue Excellence In Your Craft, Permission to Fail, One Team / One Dream, Act With Respect) to life will be critical to your success. It is by exercising those values that we produce an environment that supports our people and our clients.
OverviewOur Saatchi LA & Dallas offices are looking for college seniors and recent graduates who are eager to learn and gain experience with real client work at an agency! Saatchi’s Summer Internship is a paid 8-week hybrid program from June 15th to August 14th with an opportunity for 4-day work week, providing lessons from various departments at an agency, opportunity to work alongside and gain mentorship from advertising professionals and leaders, in addition to working on real client work.
As an intern, we expect you to give us your energy, enthusiasm, and thirst for knowledge, and we'll give you a hands-on, insider introduction to working at this advertising agency! More than just a resume-builder, our internship program will challenge your expectations, broaden your horizons, and show you why advertising is our passion and why we live to influence popular culture. Application closes April 30th .
ResponsibilitiesAs an Intern – Cultural Strategist, Sports, here’s what you’ll do
For this role, we are looking for someone interested in learning how research, insight and strategy can help brands connect with sports fans. This internship sits at the intersection of creative strategy and sports. As an intern you will help support our growing sports team that is dedicated to Toyota. The ideal candidate is deeply curious about all things sports culture, and the way sport fans across various sports engage and consume content. You will contribute to the team by uncovering insights and trends that will help educate and influence creative ideation and campaigns.
Specifically, you will:
- Research communities, cultural behaviors, audience passions, and emerging trends
- Gather, organize, and synthesize research, examples, and references that support strategic thinking and creative development
- Assist with day-to-day team needs including organizing materials, building decks, and turning research into actionable inputs the team can use
- Work alongside leads and practitioners in strategy, creative, production, content, and account – observing how each discipline thinks, makes decisions, and contributes.
- Participate in real client work across multiple workstreams, gaining visibility into how research, creative direction, and account strategy connect in practice.
- This role is a strong fit for someone curious about how brands grow and how decisions get made. You'll be exposed to the thinking behind real work, and learn how research, perspective, and judgment shape brand platforms from the inside out.
QualificationsQualifications
- Interest in marketing, advertising, creative strategy, or cultural research
- Avid sports fan
- Strong curiosity about sports culture
- Eagerness to learn how to identify patterns, behaviors, and emerging trends
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize information clearly
- Familiarity with social and digital platforms and how sports fans use them
- Experience with Google Suite
- Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field
- Desire to learn more about sports advertising & marketing
Additional informationOur Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $20/Hourly. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be April 30, 2026.
