Are you looking to grow your career and learn more about the world of Paid Social Media and Digital Marketing? Does working with some of the world’s leading brands excite you? Smartly.io is excited to announce our 10-week internship program for Summer 2026! Join our team of over 800 Smartlies and learn from some of the best and brightest in the digital advertising industry. In this amazing hybrid NYC opportunity, you will be able to bring your passion and analytical spirit to our rapidly-growing company. Join us for a summer of working and learning Smartly!
As a Marketing Science Intern, you will…- Learn about the omnichannel advertising landscape across social, search, video, retail media, and Connected TV (CTV)
- Utilize SQL for custom queries involving multiple data sets
- Work with BI tools such as Tableau, Google Data Studio, etc.
- Troubleshoot and validate data points across multiple platforms (Internal Reporting vs Native Platform Reporting)
- Analyze data to create custom reports involving performance trending, testing, creative insights, etc.
- Conduct external research on performance and brand advertising
- Execute basic Python notebook scripts and use AI-powered tools to extract data insights
- Gain exposure to how AI, automation, and creative solutions are shaping modern advertising
- Collaborate within an internal team that is based all over the world: Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Helsinki, Manila
- Work with a number of stakeholders within multiple departments, including Marketing, Sales, Sales Engineering, and Customer Success
- Work on a final project to be presented to the team at the end of the internship
- Meet and collaborate with fellow interns in our CHI office
- A full-time rising Junior, Senior, or graduating at an accredited 4-year College or University
- Pursuing a degree related to STEM, Business, Analytics, Marketing, or similar fields
- Highly motivated and eager to learn more about media, creative, and performance advertising
- An ambitious self-starter who is not afraid to try new things
- Excited to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, global environment
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
This internship is paid at $20 per hour and will be approximately 30 hours per week between June 16th and August 20th of 2026.
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Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers.
Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.
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Skills Required
- Pursuing a degree related to STEM, Business, Analytics, Marketing
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
What the Team is Saying
Smartly Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Five weeks of paid vacation, company holidays, wellness/recharge days, and an annual holiday shutdown are repeatedly highlighted, with sabbatical or study leave noted in some locations. This broad time-off structure compares favorably against many tech employers.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are paired with mental-health support, FSA options, and inclusive elements such as transgender-inclusive coverage and pet insurance, alongside life and disability insurance. The scope indicates robust core health protection.
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Flexible Benefits — Office, hybrid, or fully remote arrangements (in approved locations) are offered, complemented by a home-office stipend and short-term 'work from anywhere' programs. These options provide meaningful flexibility in where and how work is done.
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What We Do
We solve for advertising campaign and creative complexities - both key elements to the time/money savings and performance that brands, agencies and businesses seek. Our unified platform combines media, creative, and intelligence, offering end-to-end workflows powered by AI across the open and closed web. With over 700 brands and advertisers, we've proven that dynamic and personalized creative makes advertising impactful. We are on a mission to transform the advertising experience for brands and their consumers. ⚡️
Why Work With Us
As a fast-paced growth company, we offer opportunities to maximize learning and amplify impact. Our culture and values have always been the secret sauce of our growth. They define how we aspire to build our adtech product, whom we hire and reward, and how we work towards a shared vision. Join us in moving advertising forward.
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Smartly Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are a hybrid workplace where Smartlies have the flexibility of hybrid work combining office and work from home. We also offer programs for short-term remote work globally.
