Account Leadership Intern at The Shipyard

The Shipyard is a leading, independent marketing and communication agency headquartered in Columbus, OH and San Diego, CA that brings together talented individuals across the creative, communications, media and digital landscape.

Uniquely designed to Engineer Brand Love through a unifying approach of paid, owned and earned channels, we work together to grow brands that audiences can't help but love.

Our family of brands, Fahlgren Mortine, TURNER and TinyWins, spans integrated communications, travel and lifestyle, and digital innovation, giving us the range and depth to deliver for clients locally, regionally and nationally.

We're growing, and we're looking for people who are too. Come build something meaningful with us.

SUMMARY

We are looking for a curious, motivated Account Leadership Intern to join our San Diego, CA team part-time. This paid internship ($20/hour) offers hands-on exposure to the day-to-day stewardship of client accounts — from project coordination and status reporting to budget tracking and cross-team collaboration — while supporting the agency's existing client relationships.

This is a hybrid work from home/office position (in-office attendance is required on Tuesdays & Thursdays) and the candidate must live near San Diego, CA.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support account leads in the day-to-day management of client accounts, including tracking deliverables, timelines, and next steps
• Help prepare and maintain status reports, meeting agendas, and recap/contact notes for internal and client-facing meetings
• Assist with project management tasks such as maintaining timelines, task trackers, and workback schedules across multiple workstreams
• Support budget tracking and reconciliation, including monitoring hours, estimates, and invoicing alongside account and finance teams
• Coordinate with creative, media, digital, and strategy teams to keep projects moving and ensure deliverables meet client expectations
• Conduct client and competitor research and analysis to inform account strategy and planning
• Participate in internal team and client meetings, taking notes and following up on action items
• Help prepare client-facing materials such as recap decks, presentations, and reports
• Learn the fundamentals of scoping, estimating, and resource planning

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Currently pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree; preference given to marketing, advertising, business, communications, or related majors, but all majors will be considered
• Prior internship experience in account management, client services, project management, or marketing is a plus
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• A proven interest in client service and the business side of marketing and advertising
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and the ability to take initiative
• Ability to work independently and in team settings within an in-person and/or hybrid setting
• Excellent attention to detail, including proofreading
• A positive, service-oriented attitude and strong sense of accountability
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.