Advertising Operations Intern

Education Week, the leading source of independent, hard-hitting news and information on the education world, is seeking an Advertising Operations (Ad Ops) Intern.

​​​​​​​About Education Week

Education Week (www.edweek.org), America’s most trusted source of K-12 education news, analysis, and opinion, is a digital-first news operation with a nearly 40-year track record in print and online journalism that is dedicated to raising the level of awareness and understanding among professionals and the public of important issues in American education. 

We are expert. We are principled. We are welcoming. We are passionate.

A leading authority in an ever-evolving space, we bring nearly four decades of experience to our journalism and research without bias or agenda. We offer services that create real impact, providing accessible content and resources that ignite conversations and spark action across the K-12 ecosystem.
 

Job Summary

The Ad Ops Department is a critical role in Education Week's success.  This team manages the execution of advertiser campaigns that support the organization's historical excellence in nonprofit journalism. 

The Ad Ops intern will work across several of our client facing products and help ensure the successful completion of numerous campaigns. This position will work directly with the Ad Ops Manager and alongside several Ad Ops Specialists in supporting the mission and vision of the Ad Ops Department. 

The hourly rate for this paid internship is $15.50 per hour, with an expected commitment of 20 to 24 hours per week, three days a week. This is a fully remote/work-from-home position.

Strong consideration will be given to candidates able to commit to the position from October 2024, through the end of May 2024.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in execution of Webinars
• Post online Recruitment ads
• Manage placement and execution of online Recruitment ad upsells
• Assist in e-newsletter production
• Create job posting pages for print edition of Education Week
• Develop and maintain communication in a cooperative and professional manner with readers and other members of education community, clients, vendors and all levels of staff.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, 0-1 years related experience
• Basic knowledge and/or strong interest in the field of print and online production
• Concurrently manage ongoing and widely varied production cycles
• Ability to learn new applications quickly
• Work independently with limited supervision, good time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Good team player, willingness to assist others, and share expertise.
• Excellent time management, communication organizational and prioritization skills.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-focused, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good working familiarity with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Salesforce, and internet
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, and ability to manage competing demands

Benefits and Perks

Editorial Projects in Education (EPE), serves the nation’s leading K-12 policymakers, educators, researchers, marketers and other influencers with informed, independent, and highly respected journalism and research, with the goal of improving U.S. K-12 education. Education Week (www.edweek.org), K-12 education news, analysis, and opinion, is a digital-first news operation that is dedicated to raising the level of awareness and understanding among professionals and the public of important issues in American education.  A leading authority in an ever-evolving space, we bring over four decades of experience to our journalism and research without bias or agenda. At Education Week, we believe that an equitable—and excellent—education for all students is possible, and we empower the field to make it a reality. 

Benefits

Education Week is a vibrant workplace that is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k), tuition assistance, and more. We value innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking, and provide a friendly, intellectual, challenging work environment where employees can thrive and grow professionally. 

Education Week is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. EdWeek is committed to maintaining a diverse and multicultural working environment. 

Education Week will not be able to sponsor applicants for work visas.