Summer Intern

Syracuse, NY

Internship

Student (College)

Pinckney Hugo Group (PHG) Summer Internship Program

Are you searching for a rewarding summer internship opportunity? Pinckney Hugo Group is currently recruiting for our 2025 Summer Internship Program.

Why Intern at PHG?

The short answer? PHG is a pretty great “somewhere” to do it. We're a 90+ something agency in Upstate New York providing strategic full-service marketing solutions to complex clients across a variety of industries. We're on a mission to make a positive impact for our clients of all sizes from local companies to global brands, all while having fun at our Syracuse HQ office!

Summer internships will begin in June and last until August 2025. We expect interns to work in our Syracuse office (760 W. Genesee Street) in order to get the best experience possible!

Throughout the course of the internship, you will have an opportunity to learn about your field of study and how it applies to the work we do! Interns will be matched with one functional team for the ~3 month internship so that they can form a deep understanding of the work, but will also have the opportunity to learn about other functional areas of the business.

We are accepting applicants to intern in the following departments:

Account Services/Client Engagement
Social Media
Creative
Copywriting

Not sure which area you are most interested in? That's okay, we can chat further and answer any questions you have during the application process.

Ideal Skills/Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team is a must

Ideal Experience

Working towards (or recent graduate) a degree in advertising, marketing, business, graphic design, art, or related field
PHG will consider current students, as well as 2025 graduates

Compensation/Perks

This is a paid internship opportunity ($20/hour)
Internship schedule is Monday - Thursday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (3-day weekends!)
PHG offers free parking
Learning opportunities
Professional development
Healthy snacks

Our Hiring Philosophy

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled or April 30, 2025 (whichever comes first).

At Pinckney Hugo Group, we believe that diversity improves our agency and helps us to better serve our clients by offering different views, perspectives and experiences. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and team, and aspire to better reflect the brands and people we serve. We strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQAI+ community, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply to join our team. No matter who you are, you'll find opportunity here. We'll empower you to work on amazing brands with incredible teams, all while giving you the space you need to make this time whatever you want it to be. Apply today and explore all the ways you can grow with us. You'll be glad you did — and we will too.

We'd like to know more about you and why you're interested in PHG. Please be sure to include a cover letter with your resume submission.

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