Media Strategy Intern

About the role

Tombras, a 600+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Media Strategy Intern. You'll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You'll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.

Where you'll be working

Knoxville, TN

What to expect as a Media Strategy Intern at Tombras

Commitment to a 8.5 week, paid internship of $18 an hour starting on 9/23/26 and ending on 11/20/26 with a maximum of 25 hours per week.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working closely with Channel Strategist and Supervisors to contribute to day-to-day deliverables
• Competitive monitoring and data collection via AdIntel and other resources
• Audience research and insights
• Reading, aggregating, and distributing relevant media industry information to the Media Strategy team
• Supporting Media Strategists by gathering information/research related to specific client industries as needed (i.e. financial, healthcare, etc.)
• Creation and contribution to Google Docs, Google Sheets, and/or Google Slides documents as requested
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors

What You Bring

• Candidates should have prior work or life experience in a relevant field, be currently enrolled as a Senior in a Bachelor's program, or a recent graduate with a major in Media, Marketing, Advertising, or similar field (a degree is not required)
• General understanding of the advertising industry including basic industry terminology, trends, and tactics
• Academic experience related to marketing research and media planning
• Self-motivated with an ambition to learn about Media Strategy, planning, and channels (digital and traditional)
• Excels in proactive communication, organization, and deadline management
• Proficient in Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides

Why You'll Want To Work At Tombras

• Family – It comes first on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day one. We strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.
• Dog-friendly offices
• A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.