2026 Publicis Media Fall Internship - Chicago (Part-Time)

Company Description

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through leading agency brands Dysrupt, Infinite Roar, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith, as well as global accelerator PMX; immersive experience group PMCI (inclusive of Picture Motion and RDL Worldwide); and access to integrated platform-based technologies and offerings from CJ, Epsilon and Influential. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40]), Publicis Media’s digital-first, data-driven global solutions deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in over 100 countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

Overview

Overview:The Publicis Media Internship Program is an in-person, 10-week, 20 hour per week program beginning on September 28, 2026 through December 11, 2026. The Publicis Media Internship Experience immerses you in the fast-paced media industry.

About PMX:

PMX has evolved to become Publicis Media’s “X Factor” - a strategic resource for all PM agencies committed to identifying, delivering, and optimizing the best pricing, partnerships, value, and performance to accelerate clients’ growth and drive superior business results.  With over 7,700 dedicated global professionals with deep expertise that spans disciplines, PMX employees are trained in the most current and effective marketing tools and methods, ready to deploy wherever and whenever needed. This power of PMX turns any Publicis agency into a collaborative powerhouse, bringing together essential skills and experience at a moment’s notice.

Responsibilities

Role Objectives:

An internship at Publicis Media is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to explore the media/communications field as a career and learn more about our culture, business, and people. The internship program provides students with an invaluable learning experience in which they gain hands on experience in media, are able to apply academic knowledge in the business world, and develop their skills.In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities, interns will be given the opportunity to combine their passion for advertising with their own interests in a project that adds value to the organization.

Internship areas of focus may include Out of Home, Sports & Entertainment, Local Investment, as well as other disciplines.

Qualifications

• Proven strong interest in a career in advertising, technology, analytics, research or related.
• Basic PC skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage ambiguity.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Ability to think critically and work in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Leadership, problem solving and strong communication skills.
• Can-do, willing to learn, passionate attitude.

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: USD $18.00 - USD $20.00/Hourly. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/28/2026.