account services intern

Creativity needs room to breathe. At Agency Habitat and Lowtown Studios, we’ll give you the space. There’s no one right way to live, work, create or sell, which is why we believe in a different kind of work environment. One that is inclusive and inviting to folks from all walks of life, no matter the intersecting identities you encompass. All we ask is that you bring new experiences to the table, share your talents and insights openly and learn as much as you can from the people you meet every day. We know that collaboration, open communication, accountability and a humble spirit drive us forward in our Habitat, and we’re looking to grow with you. We need team players who want to contribute to the greater success of our clients and community. We work hard. We play hard. We do life together with our clients and teammates, and we do it all through brand, content and media. Sound like the place for you? Keep reading.

The Agency Habitat / Lowtown Studios Experience:

Our paid internship program is dedicated to recognizing and nurturing young talent by offering hands-on opportunities to learn and grow within a supportive environment. Our mission is to provide interns with an introduction to the next generation brand agency, so they gain the real-world skills needed to excel in their careers. As part of the Agency Habitat team, the Account Services Intern will be immersed in the culture of a dynamic agency from day one and get the opportunity to shadow, learn from, and assist account managers with various day-to-day activities relating to their accounts. You’ll work alongside team leads to maintain individual job status and identify current/potential workload challenges within a fast-paced environment. Creative problem-solving and extreme organizational skills are a daily requirement, and you must be ready to tackle challenges and recognize opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shadow and learn from multiple departments in the agency
• Attend brainstorming sessions, kickoff meetings, client reviews, presentations, client status calls, etc.
• Learn about SOW development including tactical descriptions and budget allocation
• Learn about and write project and creative briefs
• Perform audience and/or competitor research
• Take meeting notes
• Learn about and work in our project management system to complete reviews, open project, develop schedules, develop estimates and mark up feedback
• Strategically solve problems and present well-articulated questions and answers
• Assist in the day-to-day management of individual projects and miscellaneous campaigns
• Manage internal and client-facing documents including status reports, financials trackers, etc.
• Participate in any agency-wide intern projects
• Travel locally when necessary for assignments
• Complete other tasks as assigned

Knowledge and Skill Set Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills, focus and attention to detail
• Possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions independently
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Exhibit ability to handle multiple projects with solid performance
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Most importantly, be responsible and dependable, willing to jump in and help when needed

Qualifications:

• Education: Working towards or have obtained B.A. or B.S. in Business, Management, Marketing, Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, Liberal Arts or other related fields.
• Work Experience: Relevant experience or proven track record; agency experience preferred. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.
• Work Requirements:  Minimum of 20-29 hours per week in our office @ $12/hour. Occasional schedule shifts and travel may be required. May work some odd hours

Relationships:

• Reports to: Associate Director of Account Management and/or their designees
• External Relationships: Clients and Vendors 

Location:

• Fort Worth, TX

We offer a friendly and creative work environment, a festive holiday schedule, three coffee makers, an arcade and full bar. Are you ready to join our team? OK then, take the phrase, “that’s not my job” out of your vocabulary and apply below.