Project Manager Intern

At AKQA we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

AKQA Paris Project Management is about delivering unparalleled project quality & value to ambitious clients - willing to set higher standards in their industry. While fostering pride, both for our clients & our teams, envisioning the next opportunity.

As part of the Delivery team and under the supervision of a Project Manager, you will facilitate the work of a large group of people coming from different backgrounds to exceed clients’ expectations and deliver the best customer experiences. Ambition, energy, curiosity, enthusiasm, operational autonomy, proactivity and a strong passion for the digital world are essential characteristics of this role.

Located in Paris, France, as part of the AKQA team, you will be partnering with major football brands and tech clients, and work in an environment that fosters a dynamic and meritocratic culture, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Successfully contribute to deliver projects with high quality deliverables, meeting deadlines and working within project estimates
• Plan and facilitate meetings successfully, ensuring objectives are met and documented as required
• Take part in the creative briefing, creative reviews, feedback sessions and communication assets delivery
• Use AKQA integrated accounting system to effectively create, track and monitor overall projects, burn rates and financial progress

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Fluency in French (Native or C2 proficiency level is required)
• Demonstrated understanding or exposure to 360-degree marketing campaigns.
• A passion for Marketing (especially sports marketing, in particular Football) and great work, you can see potential, nourish it and have an ability to influence to drive work forward
• Knowledge of the best practice and specs of Web content for main SM platforms - Mostly Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok
• Experience in delivering projects within an agency or consulting environment; able to work with a high degree of flexibility and fluidity
• Strong interpersonal skills: able to motivate, inspire and work alongside a variety of people and disciplines
• Comfortable with client facing communication
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)
• Committed to high standards of excellence and integrity

This is a 6-month full-time internship starting in August

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.