Project Management Intern

Company: Dentsu
Location: Stamford
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Project Management InternJune 5 - August 11, 2023This is an ideal opportunity for college Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors or anyone looking to gain exposure in an innovative, fast-paced marketing and advertising agency. This is a full-time, virtual, paid internship from June 5 to August 11. Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Company DescriptionDentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit Diversity is embedded in who we are and all that we do: our mindset, our solutions, and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable environment. We put our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. Our differences make us richer and enable stronger relationships with each other and foster greater impact for our clients. We engage with our communities to drive positive social impact by fostering equity and working to create a digital society that works for all.About dentsu CreativeDentsu Creative US is comprised of audacious thinkers and award-winning collaborators across the United States who blend local knowledge with global expertise.Choosing substance over stunts, our Modern Creative mandate is about unlocking sustained growth and holistic impact for brands in ways that Create Culture, Change Society and Invent the Future. We do it daily for .Our borderless approach allows us to assemble the best talent around each brief, tapping into the expertise of the 9,000+ people in dentsu international's global creative network. This integrated model also allows our talent to learn about and explore the breadth of careerJob DescriptionAs a supporting part of the Project Management team, the Project Management Intern will be fully immersed in the discipline of Project Management to build and strengthen their fundamental skills in the practice within an integrated agency setting. The Project Management team gains tremendous and valuable insight into the agency by working with all departments that touch a project. As a Project Management Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in providing day-to-day tactical support and coordination of all activities with internal teams, under the supervision and with the guidance of senior discipline members. From project initiation and planning to delivery of the project on time, within budget, and to Dentsu's standards of excellence, you will learn the total project lifecycle and inner workings within a fast-paced, integrated agency setting.----Our interns are assigned to work and projects that are applicable during their time at the agency. Responsibilities may include:

• Lead and manage the updating and sending of daily status reports and hot sheets--
• Organize - in terms of set up and scheduling - internal meetings and manage internal meeting notes and team next steps----
• Prepare timelines and develop project estimates in collaboration with senior discipline members--
• Work with the project teams to initiate new jobs within the agency--
• Support resourcing allocations--
• Develop relationships with cross-discipline project teams----
• Manage project workflows across multiple accounts and projects at one time--
• Assist with management, quality assurance and delivery of all final campaign assets in preparation for trafficking and launch--
• Track and manage team hours and out-of-pocket expenses in collaboration with Finance, Account Management, Production, and other senior discipline members--
• Track deliverables against scope of work or estimate----
• Generate and assess weekly financial reports--
• Participate in internal financial billing meetings----
• Manage the scheduling and attendance of the monthly PM meeting--
• Provide support for the PM team in the completion of tactical (projects) and administrative (agency) tasks--
• Coordinate $500K - $1MM in business--
• May be client facing (once trained on client service best practices)--Program Highlights
  • Work on real client briefs and deliverables
  • Fully embedded into creative projects with creative teams--
  • Partner with a Mentor to set and achieve professional development goals
  • Complete a summer-long project, presented to senior-level executives
  • Learn from exceptional creative talent across the brands
  • Network with industry leaders and fellow Interns across Dentsu Creative
  • Work across potential clients like: American Express, 7-Eleven, FTX, Oreo, Crayola, Audible, Subway, Famous Footwear, Clorox, Disney, Chapstick, Hidden Valley Ranch and more!
  • Agile work policy - ask your recruiter for more informationNote: Employee is responsible for other duties as assigned.--Qualifications
    • Effective planning, organization, and time management skills and analysis/assessment capabilities--
    • Capacity to understand dynamics of multi-discipline teams and resolve team-related issues that could impact deliverables--
    • Able to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks/projects in a fast-paced deadline driven environment and deliver quality results--
    • Facilitate and manage projects from inception to completion with cross-functional teams including, but not limited to: Creative, Social Creative Lab, Production, Strategy, Influencer Marketing, Insights and Social Marketing----
    • Demonstrate core Project Management skills in organization, facilitation, attention to detail, negotiation, great interpersonal skills, and communication in keeping team members up to date on status of projects, and scheduling meetings--
    • Understand the basic project management process, and apply this when assisting project managers with the tracking of ongoing deliverables in and out of all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring review and approval of all team members on each round of review--
    • Champion all company and departmental processes and initiatives, including advocating and executing them, as well as assisting in ongoing process improvements--
    • Embody professional, proactive, and collaborative behavior that mirrors the 360i values--
    • Passionate about the discipline, the team, and the company--
    • Exceptional organizational skills and good interpersonal skills--
    • A strong work ethic that includes a "get the job done" attitude--
    • Solutions-oriented thinker and a fundamental understanding of when to flag an issue or escalation on a project----
    • Open and willing to learn new things and take on projects and tasks that have not been managed before----Education:
      • Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program which aligns with the position such as Advertising, Marketing, Communications or Business Management--Experience:
        • 0-12 months experience in integrated agency environment as an intern or full-time employee is preferred, including traffic or team coordinating abilitiesTo apply:
          • Applications are open until March 15, 2023.
          • Fill out an application.
          • All interviews will take place virtually and on a rolling basis.
          • All interns will be selected by May 1st.Additional InformationEmployees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.We're proud to be different and that starts with our people. To us, representation means more than just diversity, it means true equity. We won't define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. We are constantly evaluating our practices and policies, creating and sustaining pathways to promotion, and intentional in how we create and distribute resources, giving people what they need to grow. That's what we care about. So, whether you're joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create opportunities for everyone. We offer team member support through flexible working arrangements and schedules that promote work/life balance along with progressive parental and caregiver programs as well as opportunities to give back to the community as part of our global social responsibility efforts.If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.The anticipated salary range for this position is $15.00/hour. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.Four Signature Strengths Unite Us:
            • Boundless Creativity: We run toward the future, forever asking: What's next? Our imagination has no limit. Our clients seek us out because we believe there is no problem we cannot solve with the power of modern creativity.
            • Intelligent Scale: Flowing the right talent around the right brief in the right moment, wherever it sits in the world. We scale our unique ideas with precision, using intelligent technology to make personal connections with millions around the world.
            • Obsessive Craft: Elevating the soul of our work with an obsessive focus on craft, nurturing the next-gen craft skills needed to soar in a modern world.
            • Radical Collaboration: Charting new territory through the power of radical collaboration. We seamlessly connect Creativity, Media and CXM to imagine new solutions at the intersection of craft, data, culture and innovation..Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.--Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.

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