Internships

Why intern at Overdrive Interactive?
An internship at Overdrive Interactive is a foot in the door. We train our interns to become expert interactive marketers so they can work for our company. In fact, Overdrive Interactive has hired 70% of its interns. So, while getting in the door might be a little harder, once you’re in, you are viewed as a critical team member and an integral part of the agency’s future.

Advertising Account Management Internship

Internship Description:
As an Overdrive Account intern you will assist the Account management team with client projects and activities. You will have the opportunity to learn and support agency processes and track the status of deliverables for various types of online marketing campaigns.

The goal of the internship program is for you to learn as much as possible about the online marketing world and participate in various online marketing activities and jobs for many different clients. Specific objectives are outlined below, and we will also have projects that need attention on a daily basis. We look highly upon interns who are proactive in their approach to help all members of the agency and learn new skills.

Specific Objectives:

Work closely with account management team on client deliverables and campaigns
Monitor clients’ sites and escalate any issues to the Account Executive/Supervisor
Develop new content and copy for various online campaigns
Assist with development of optimization tactics for various online campaigns
Work closely with Account Executive/Supervisor in the preparation of meeting summaries and other correspondence
Manage and update budget trending sheets on a daily basis for paid search campaigns using Google AdWords
Conduct market or competitive research as needed for clients

Internship Requirements:

Senior undergraduate, recent graduate, or graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Can demonstrate a defined interest in the online marketing space (read related websites, blogs, knowledge of trends/statistics)
Strong marketing communication and writing skills, particularly in online environments
Preferred agency and/or online marketing experience
Available for a minimum of 15 hours per week
Computer skills: Excel and PowerPoint are a must, basic knowledge of HTML, Photoshop and Google AdWords are a plus

Hours can be flexible to work around a school schedule for the ideal individual. This is an unpaid internship for college credit and experience to transition onboard full-time.

Please send resume, cover letter, and availability to Overdrive Internships. Please put “Account Management Intern” in the subject line.

Interactive Design Internship

Internship Description:
This is an onsite role. The Interactive Design Intern will be in their senior year and studying in a related field. This is an unpaid position that may lead into a paid full-time position for the right fit. You will be assisting with internal marketing initiatives and production/design work for social media campaigns and promotions. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, agency environment is a must.

Internship Requirements:

Senior undergraduate, recent graduate or graduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Ensure timeliness and quality assurance of all client deliverables and internal deliverables
Knowledge of web best practices
Assist with internal marketing initiatives and production work for clients
Working on Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design/Web Design/Interactive Design
Knowledge of web best practices
Excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and flexibility
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite 4, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and basic Flash/Powerpoint (Knowledge of print a plus)
Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team
Available for a minimum of 15 hours per week

Hours can be flexible to work around a school schedule for the ideal individual. This is an unpaid internship for college credit and experience to transition onboard full-time.

To apply, email your resume, cover letter, and online portfolio link or pdf samples that showcase your skills in the online arena. Please put “Interactive Design Intern” in the subject line and send to Overdrive Internships.

Search Engine Marketing Internship

Internship Description:
The Search Engine Marketing Intern should have an interest in Paid search marketing programs (Google AdWords, Yahoo! SEM, etc.) and Natural search engine optimization(SEO). Intern's will learn and assist the Search Marketing Supervisor in the process of planning, implementing, analyzing and optimizing paid and organic search engine marketing campaigns. The internship will report directly to the Overdrive Search team supervisor, but will have the availability to gain exposure to all aspects of an online marketing. Candidate must be energetic, enthusiastic and ready to "roll up their sleeves" in a fast past environment. Ideal candidate will have excellent computer skills and a passion for the current growth in the digital arena. 70% of our previous Overdrive Internships have found full-time employment with Overdrive after graduation.

What you will learn:

Basic to intermediate search engine optimization techniques such as conducting keyword research, improving search engine visibility, improving sites conversion path…
How to interact and coordinate with clients
How to prepare client deliverables
How to use proprietary software applications to make Paid and Organic search recommendations
How to interpret website analytics to make relevant recommendations
And much more…

Internship Requirements:

Senior undergraduate, recent graduate or graduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.0
A genuine desire to learn how search engines work, how companies market to potential clients, and how to optimize websites for them.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel (Vlookups, Pivot tables, basic formula writing)
Available for a minimum of 15 hours per week.
Positive, professional and outgoing. Able to work independently and in a team.
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
Must be highly organized with the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.

Hours can be flexible to work around a school schedule for the ideal individual. This is an unpaid internship for college credit and experience to transition onboard full-time.

Please send resumes, cover letter, and availability, to Overdrive Internships. Please put “Search Engine Intern” in the subject line.

Online Marketing Analytics Internship

Internship Description:
The Online Marketing Intern should have an interest in Paid search marketing programs (Google AdWords, Yahoo! SEM, etc.), Natural search engine optimization(SEO) and Social Media. Intern's will learn and assist the Director of Analytics in the process of planning, implementing, analyzing and optimizing paid, organic search engine and social media marketing campaigns. The internship will report directly to the Overdrive Director of Analytics, but will have the availability to gain exposure to all aspects of an online marketing. Candidate must be energetic, enthusiastic and ready to "roll up their sleeves" in a fast past environment. Ideal candidate will have excellent computer skills and a passion for the current growth in the digital arena. 70% of our previous Overdrive Internships have found full-time employment with Overdrive after graduation.

What you will learn:

Basic to intermediate analytics and optimization techniques such as conducting keyword research, improving search engine visibility, improving sites conversion path…
How to interact and coordinate with clients
How to prepare client deliverables
How to use proprietary software applications to make Paid and Organic search recommendations
How to interpret website analytics to make relevant recommendations
And much more…

Internship Requirements:

Senior undergraduate, recent graduate, or graduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.0
A genuine desire to learn how search engines work, how companies market to potential clients, and how to optimize websites for them.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel (Vlookups, Pivot tables, basic formula writing)
Available for a minimum of 15 hours per week.
Positive, professional and outgoing. Able to work independently and in a team.
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
Must be highly organized with the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.

Hours can be flexible to work around a school schedule for the ideal individual. This is an unpaid internship for college credit and experience to transition onboard full-time.

Please send resumes, cover letter, and availability to Overdrive Internships and please put “Online Marketing Analytics Intern” in the subject line.

Online Media Internship

Internship Responsibilities:

Research relevant online media sites for current and prospective clients
Help with processing insertion orders
Assist media planners in developing media plans
Manage day to day reporting and campaign optimization
Assist online media department in new business pitches
Upload and traffic creatives using third party serving software
Conduct industry research, provide relevant articles, online media resources, etc
Assist in developing quarterly company media newsletter
Assist in development and editorial content for media white papers
Expand existing Overdrive Online Media Glossary
Coordinate with the media planners to keep the online media vendor list up to date
Help develop client success posters

Internship Requirements:

Senior undergraduate, recent graduate or graduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Have taken/are taking advertising and marketing courses
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and exceptional phone etiquette
Ability to work independently and efficiently
Ability to work well in team environments
Great time management and organizational skills
Available for a minimum of 15 hours per week

Hours can be flexible to work around a school schedule for the ideal individual. This is an unpaid internship for college credit and experience to transition onboard full-time.

Please send resumes, cover letters and availability to Overdrive Internships. Please put “Online Media Intern” in the subject line.

Social Media Marketing Internship

Internship Description:
Let’s face it…social media has revolutionized the way we interact, and is changing the rules of marketing in a significant way. As a Social Media Marketing Intern at Overdrive Interactive, you will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how companies are using social networks and Web 2.0 applications to interact and engage their customer base. Projects could range from managing a Facebook page to researching and developing social content. You will also have the opportunity to learn and support agency processes, as well as track the status of deliverables for various marketing campaigns.

To be considered, candidates should have extensive knowledge of social media applications and technologies such as Facebook, Twitter, social bookmarking, blogging, RSS feeds, and other new media trends. We look highly upon interns who are proactive in their approach - taking assigned projects to the next level using their skills & knowledge of emerging technologies. This internship will guide you through the maze of the agency world, with the opportunity to help assist and work on both large and mid-size accounts.

Internship Requirements:

Senior undergraduate, recent graduate or graduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Concentration in either Marketing, Advertising, New Media, Journalism or Communications
Strong knowledge of social networks and how they can be used to benefit a business (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, SlideShare, Flickr)
Strong writing skills are crucial, both formally and creatively speaking
Available for a minimum of 15 hours per week
Positive, professional and outgoing personality with the ability to work both in a team or independently
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
Must be highly organized with the ability to multi-task under tight deadlines
Knowledge of basic coding (HTML & CSS), Photoshop & Illustrator, & video editing software is a plus, but not required.

Hours can be flexible to work around a school schedule for the ideal individual. This is an unpaid internship for college credit and experience to transition onboard full-time.

Please send resumes, cover letters and availability to Overdrive Internships. Please put “Social Media Intern” in the subject line.