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it's almost time for camp
APPLICATIONS OPEN MONDAY, DECEMBER 9
Hey there, aspiring advertisers. It’s not quite camping season yet. While you wait, check out the content below to get your resume, cover letter and portfolio ready to apply. You can also sign up for our Ad Camp email list — we’ll drop you a reminder when applications open.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT KIND OF INTERNSHIP POSITIONS ARE OPEN? HOW MANY INTERNS DO YOU HIRE?
It’s different every year. We’re open to hiring interns for every agency position (more on those farther down). Some years it’s been 3-4, but others we’ve had a crew of 8. If you’re a fit, we’ll fit you in.
IS THIS A PAID INTERNSHIP?
YES! Interns make a wage of $18 an hour. You’ll also get fun perks like the annual bags tournament, the company picnic, a yoga and cycle studio membership and the occasional breakroom treat.
DOES THIS INTERNSHIP FULFILL A CLASS REQUIREMENT/QUALIFY AS A CLASS CREDIT?
It sure does. Ad Camp is a crash course in all things advertising, so you’ll earn class credit as well as getting paid.
WHAT’S THE APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS LIKE?
Submitting an application for Ad Camp is relatively simple. You fill out a couple forms and submit your cover letter and portfolio (if you have one). Applicants will have one guaranteed opportunity (or 20) to strut their stuff at Meet, Greet, Repeat. If we think you’ve got all the right stuff we’ll bring you back for another round. Then, we’ll choose our final Ad Camp finalists.
WHAT IS MEET, GREET, REPEAT?
To put it simply, Meet, Greet, Repeat is like interview speed-dating. Each attendee will have two minutes to chat with L&Sers from multiple disciplines about what makes them the perfect fit for Ad Camp. Consider it your first chance to strut your stuff to the team (and secure a second interview).
DO I NEED TO ATTEND MEET, GREET, REPEAT TO GET AN INTERNSHIP?
If you can’t make it to Meet, Greet, Repeat, we understand. You don’t have to attend to be considered for an internship, but it’s a great opportunity to get to know L&Sers, practice your interview skills and make impressions beyond what’s on your application. If you can’t make interviews, you can always drop by our 4 p.m. social.
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT POSITION IS RIGHT FOR ME?
We want you to get a little taste of everything, but ultimately, you’ll be paired with a position that suits your strengths. To help you figure out what discipline floats your boat (or canoe), we’ve got a couple resources:
- Tune into our Campfire Stories podcast for a Q&A with an Ad Camper turned full-timer for each discipline.
- Watch our series of virtual internship lessons with deeper dives and exercises for each position. These are available to anyone, anytime for free.
- Read up on some past intern experience articles, all posted to our blog.
We love a one-sheet. Download our FAQ sheet to have your Ad Camp answers within reach.
let's talk camp
THE TRAIL TO AD CAMP
December 9: Applications Open
January 19: Applications Close
February 4: Meet, Greet, Repeat Interviews
Late February: Internship Offers Extended
May: Ad Camp Begins
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR BUNK
COMPETITIVE PAY – $18/hour
An hourly wage that reflects your talents. Because an intern’s time is valuable too.
COOL BUNKMATES
Fun agency culture, complete with cornhole tournaments, golf outings, impromptu happy hours and much more.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Shadowing opportunities and in-depth training and camp counseling from experienced mentors.
FITNESS PERKS
Free summer membership to Revolution Yoga & Cycle Studio, just across the street.
TRAIL SNACKS
All the free popcorn and soda you could want. Plus, breakroom treats galore.
TECH GEAR
Your own laptop, workstation and access to tech subscriptions and tools.
gather your gear
The key to any good camping trip is preparation. To help you out, here’s a checklist of everything you need for your Ad Camp application, along with some additional resources:
COVER LETTER
Is a cover letter really that important. TLDR: yeah, you should spend some time on it. Learn what makes a good one here.
RESUME
This one’s pretty obvious, but it’s never a bad idea to use this blog as a guide to make sure your resume’s so polished that it reflects you perfectly.
PORTFOLIO
This one’s for creatives only. A portfolio is a writer or designer’s chance to show us what you make and what you’re made of. Choose pieces that stand out with tips from our portfolio tips.
gather 'round the campfire
CAMPFIRE STORIES PODCAST
Join us at the campsite and listen to Ad Campers turned full-time L&Sers talk about their discipline and share internship tips.
this one time at ad camp...
Curious about what a summer spent camping is like? Check out our Ad Camp blogs to read up on intern experiences from summers gone by.
meet, greet, repeat
Learn how to navigate your first interview (or 20) at Meet, Greet, Repeat, happening Tuesday, February 4.
