Digital Ads Intern

Role Description

We’re looking for a creative self-starter to join our team as a paid digital advertising intern for FALL 2026 (August 24 - November 13, 2026).

As an advertising intern at Middle Seat, you’ll work with the advertising team by:

• Trafficking ads
• Writing ad copy and petitions
• Pulling together reports
• Analyzing ads performance
• Handling some administrative tasks
• Other responsibilities as requested

This role is available either in person at our Washington, D.C office or remotely. This role is not part of the bargaining unit.

Qualifications

• You’re excited by the idea of working for left-wing and Democratic clients doing great work on the ground
• You enjoy the idea of testing different creative options and analyzing performance data of each testing variant
• You’re technically adept and pick up new tools easily
• You’re detail-oriented and organized
• You’re a senior, in your last year of an undergraduate program, or a recent grad

Requirements

• Are committed to working for left-of-the-left political candidates and causes
• Are a team player
• Follow along with the news of the day and have a solid understanding of the U.S. political system, political campaigns, and key progressive issues (i.e. abortion, racial justice, labor, climate change, etc.)
• This position requires full-time (40 hour work week) or near full-time availability
• Are based in the United States

Benefits

• We offer a salary of $23 per hour
• We are committed to building a diverse and passionate team
• We encourage creative-minded individuals with a strong technical aptitude to apply for this position
• Women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply
• Our firm is values-driven
• We strive to make our work environment and benefits reflect our values, including salary transparency, healthy work-life balance, and consistent employee feedback and communication