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Corporate Trainee Agency - Media Internship

Quad

Chicago, IL · HybridInternship$16–19/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16–19/hr
Location
Chicago, ILHybrid
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Quad’s twelve-week Corporate Trainee Agency Media Internship places interns in its Chicago-based media agency, with possible assignments in media, media planning, analytics, strategy, project management, and other areas. Interns may participate in special projects and connect with senior leaders while gaining industry experience and learning Quad’s business model. The hybrid program requires four days per week in the downtown Chicago office.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Qualifications

Enrollment in Four-Year ProgramEntering Junior or Senior YearU.S. Work Authorization Without SponsorshipResume and Unofficial TranscriptMarketing, Business, Communications, Data Analytics, or Related MajorMarketing, Business, Customer Service, Printing/Publishing, or Sales ExperienceJob or Volunteer ExperienceCampus or Non-Profit Leadership

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing.

We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture.

Quad’s Corporate Trainee Agency - Media Internship is a twelve-week internship located in Chicago, Illinois. This is a hybrid program requiring four days per week (Monday-Thursday) in our downtown Chicago office.

The Quad Corporate Trainee program places CTP Interns within our award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record headquartered in Chicago that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing.

Possible roles include Media, Media Planning, Analytics, Strategy, Project Management, and others. In addition, interns may have the opportunity to engage in special projects, and have the ability to connect with senior leaders throughout Quad. Throughout, interns not only gain hands on experience in the industry, but they also learn Quad's business model.

Corporate Trainee Interns are included in all summer Trainee events including Speaker Series, Town Halls, and other development opportunities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in 4-year Marketing, Business, Communications, Data Analytics, or related majors

  • Entering junior or senior year

  • If currently outside of Chicago, relocation to Chicago for duration of internship would be at your own expense

  • U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or authorization to work in the U.S. with no additional sponsorship for the maximum duration of the program

  • Applicants MUST submit an unofficial transcript and a resume

  • Candidates are highly ENCOURAGED to submit a cover letter with their application, but is NOT required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Work experience in marketing, business, customer service, printing/publishing, or sales

  • Job or volunteer experience

  • Involvement and leadership in extra-curricular campus activities or non-profit organizations

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Please Note: In addition to completing our online application, candidates must upload a copy of both their resume and unofficial transcript to be considered for the position

Employees can be expected to be paid an hourly rate between $16/hr and $19/hr, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Drug-Free Workplace

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We offer comprehensive benefits (https://www.bequad.com/benefits) for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Rise and Quad are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Drug-Free Workplace

How this job compares

Set against the 1,923 open Analytics jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$16–19/hr
  • US median$40–50/hr89 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $17.50/hr, is 63% below the US median midpoint ($47/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Analytics hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 103 open Analytics jobs in Illinois and 1,923 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Analytics postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (1,581 postings).
Education
927 of the 1,923 open Analytics jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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