
Fall Intern - Advertising
Bauer Entertainment Marketing
Nashville, TNThis is a Part Time Unpaid Internship
Fall 2026 - Advertising Internship
In addition to significant professional development, mentorship, and real-world project experience, participants will be considered for a one-time, performance-based payment at the conclusion of the program. The amount depends on business and individual results.
You will gain hands-on experience supporting both traditional and digital advertising initiatives while learning the operations of a full-service marketing agency.
Responsibilities include:
Assist with traditional media buys including radio, print, television, outdoor, and digital out-of-home
Organize and traffic creative assets to media partners
Track campaign budgets and reconcile media invoices
Pull campaign performance metrics and assist with reporting
Prepare campaign recap presentations
Research media outlets and advertising opportunities
Draft radio scripts and advertising copy points
Assist with media schedules and production timelines
Conduct audience and market research
Support digital advertising campaigns across Meta, Google, TikTok, and Programmatic platforms
This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in advertising, media buying, marketing analytics, or entertainment marketing who wants real-world agency experience.
This internship requires a minimum commitment of three days per week. Specific days and hours can be coordinated with your supervisor based on business needs and academic schedules.
This position reports to the Senior Media Buyer and supports our team of project managers and account coordinators. You'll work alongside experienced marketing professionals and contribute to campaigns for nationally recognized music, sports, and entertainment brands.
This is an internship that will correspond with your educational study/school credit requirements.
This internship can be done from our workspace in East Nashville and/or remotely.
The length of the internship has an expected, but flexible, start in August and completion in December.
Qualifications:
Current graduate student or undergraduate Junior or Senior
Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, Sports Management, Music Business, or related field
Strong interest in advertising, media buying, entertainment, and/or sports marketing
Experience in startups, marketing, and the entertainment industry are a bonus, but not required
Hard Skills:
Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google products
Comfortable working with numbers and spreadsheets
Soft Skills:
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision
Great people skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues in-person and remotely
Highly organized, detail-oriented, efficient, and productive while managing multiple tasks at once
Needs to be told things only once, but not afraid to ask for clarification
Capacity to get work done in a fast-paced environment not confined to a typical ''9 to 5'' day
Strong problem-solver and adept at anticipating opportunities
Seeks, welcomes, and uses constructive criticism to learn, grow, and improve
Good to Have:
Familiarity with the following is a plus:
Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
Google Analytics
Meta Ads Manager
Google Ads
Project Management Tools
Digital advertising or media planning coursework
Interest in advertising analytics and campaign performance reporting
Outcomes: By the end of the internship, you will:
Gain hands-on experience supporting traditional and digital advertising campaigns for nationally recognized music, sports, and entertainment clients.
Assist with media planning, campaign setup, asset management, reporting, and project coordination across multiple advertising channels.
Develop proficiency in campaign reporting, budget tracking, media research, and performance analysis.
Contribute to the timely execution of media buys and client deliverables while collaborating with the BEM team.
Build a strong understanding of audience targeting, media buying strategies, and campaign optimization through real-world agency experience.
Salary/Benefits
Our internship offers you:
Flexible Scheduling: Work from wherever and whenever you want as long as deadlines are met, your communication is timely and consistent, and your supervisors are happy with results. Unlimited vacation, pending approval
Hands-on Experience: Working at a startup means you'll get greater access, responsibility, and accountability immediately. Receive real-time training and core knowledge across a range of marketing strategies and tactics
Networking Opportunities: Meet, engage, and build relationships with a variety of people in the entertainment industry
Team Recognition: Be acknowledged and appreciated for the impact you have on the company and its clients! Earn Matter coins from colleagues that can be redeemed for gift cards and amazing experiences.
Potential consideration for a full-time position after graduation