Summer 2026 Internship

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Important Information:

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Location: Minneapolis, MN ;  Chicago, IL

Internship Start & End Dates: May 26, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (40 hrs/wk)

This job requires permanent US work authorization. We are unable to accept candidates with temporary work authorization (e.g. CPT, OPT), nor candidates who will require work visa sponsorship (now or in the future).

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About the Role:

An internship with Ovative is a truly unique opportunity for an analytically minded, team-oriented problem solver to take on a key role at a fast-growing company that has the highest standards for talent, fun, and client success. The right candidate will be highly analytical, with great critical thinking skills and motivated by driving results for our clients.This is a pivotal resource for our team – demand continues to grow for what we do and it’s our customer data-driven measurement and activation focus that continues to set us apart.  

Upon hire, each intern will be placed within a specific Digital Marketing & Measurement business area that is aligned with their skillset and interests, where they will perform heavy data analysis and help execute and manage media programs for our clients.

The Internship Experience:

Interns will be assigned to one primary focus area based on their skillset and interests but will be given the opportunity to gain experience across Ovative Group’s practice areas, including Marketing Strategy, Analytics & Activation. 

• Primary focus areas will be determined collectively and shared1-2weeks before start date

• We will provide more information on the available teams / focus areas at that time and will allow time for preferences to be recorded

• Interns will go-through a robust onboarding bootcamp during their first couple weeks at Ovative to gain a big picture view of our business, history and vision

• Interns will meet with senior leaders for both project work and informational interviews

• Interns will be invited to internal and client meetings to experience the full scope of projects 

• Interns will have the opportunity to get a certification in one of many programs we work with at Ovative (E.g. Google Adwords, Google Analytics, etc). This is a great addition to a resume.

• Interns will work closely with managers for training, project work, and mentoring 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will vary based on available projects and practice area. 

Subject Matter Expertise: Actively work towards creating competence in a specific Ovative subject matter (e.g. media, measurement, strategy).  

• Hands-on digital media planning, documentation execution, and optimization. Examples may include: keyword and bidding research, audience creation and optimization, site optimization, etc. 

• Heavy data analysis, reporting and insights of digital media performance 

• Research and communication of upcoming technologies, competition, and market trends

Structured problem-solving, analysis and communication

• Execute discrete pieces of analyses using analytical tools (e.g.Excel, Tableau)

• Translate analyses into clearly communicated insights (via slides, email, etc) to the client

Leadership development: 

• Regularly speak up, ask questions, and express your POV 

Skills and Qualifications:

We’re looking for motivated candidates who are eager to learn and bring transferable skills to our team. Prior professional experience is not required. Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Ability to think critically, break down problems, and propose solutions through a data-driven lens 

• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to share ideas effectively in group projects, presentations, or customer-facing interactions

• Consistently produce accurate, thorough, and organized work

• Able to work well with others and manage interactions with peers, instructors, teammates, or external stakeholders in a respectful, professional manner

• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks or projects and complete them with limited supervision

• Examples of leadership, initiative, or ownership in academic, extracurricular, or work settings

• Familiarity with basic tools such as MS Office, Google Workspace, or similar software

Pay Transparency:

At Ovative, we offer a transparent view into two core components of your total compensation package: Hourly Rate and Benefits.

For our Intern position, our compensation is $25/hr.