INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Real workReal mentorship
SA Media offers internship opportunities for university students who want to build real skills at a global media firm. Not theoretical exercises. Not coffee runs. Real client work, senior mentorship, and a portfolio you can actually use. We operate across Toronto, New York, Dubai, Singapore, Monaco, and Miami.
NOW HIRING INTERNS
Social Media and Content Creation Intern
Marketing Analyst Intern
Partnerships Intern
Sales BDR Intern
Finance Intern
Graphic Design Intern
Video Editor Intern
Motion Design Intern
THE PROGRAM
What an SA Media internship actually gives you
Most agency internships teach you how to observe. Ours teach you how to execute. SA Media interns work on the same briefs and the same clients as full-time team members.
Real client work
Every SA Media intern works on live client engagements, not internal projects or hypothetical exercises. Your contributions ship to real audiences and real campaigns from day one.
Senior mentorship
You will work directly alongside experienced strategists, creative directors, engineers, and operators. SA Media is not a large bureaucratic agency. You will have genuine access to senior leadership.
Global firm exposure
SA Media operates across Toronto, New York, Dubai, Singapore, Monaco, and Miami. Interns gain insight into how a global media firm thinks, operates, and wins across different markets.
AI-native learning
You will learn to work with AI tools as a core part of your workflow, not as an add-on. SA Media is an AI-first firm and all interns develop practical AI proficiency across their discipline.
A real portfolio
By the end of your internship you will have a body of published, real-world work to present to future employers, not just a list of responsibilities on a resume.
Conversion potential
Strong interns are considered for full-time roles and extended contract engagements. SA Media grows from within wherever possible. Your internship is an extended audition for a permanent place on the team.
INTERNSHIP TRACKS
Eight disciplines. One standard.
Internship cohorts run on a rolling basis. All positions listed below are coming soon. Submit your application now to be considered for the next available cohort in your discipline.
Brand Strategy and Consulting
Coming SoonWork directly with the SA Media strategy team on live client engagements. Interns in this track contribute to brand audits, competitive research, positioning frameworks, go-to-market plans, and client presentations. Ideal for students studying marketing, business, economics, or communications.
Creative and Design
Coming SoonContribute to real brand identity projects, social media creative, motion content, and campaign visuals. Creative interns work alongside senior art directors and designers on live briefs from day one. Ideal for students in graphic design, fine arts, communications design, or animation.
Content and Copywriting
Coming SoonWrite across formats: long-form editorial, social media scripts, ad copy, website copy, blog articles, and email campaigns. Content interns develop a real body of published work and learn to write for brand voice, platform, and conversion. Ideal for students in journalism, English, communications, or marketing.
Growth Marketing and Paid Media
Coming SoonSupport live paid media campaigns across Meta, Google, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Growth interns learn campaign setup, audience targeting, creative testing, reporting, and optimisation. Ideal for analytically minded students who want to understand how marketing actually drives revenue.
SEO, AIEO, and Content Strategy
Coming SoonLearn how brands rank in traditional search, AI-generated answers, and geo-specific results. Interns in this track work on keyword research, content architecture, on-page optimisation, link building strategy, and AI answer engine optimisation. Ideal for students interested in the intersection of technology, writing, and strategy.
Engineering and AI Development
Coming SoonWork on real web builds, AI agent projects, and automation workflows. Engineering interns contribute to production-grade code, learn how to build AI-native tools, and gain experience shipping products that clients actually use. Ideal for students in computer science, software engineering, or related technical disciplines.
Social Media Management
Coming SoonManage and grow social media accounts for SA Media clients across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X. Interns plan content calendars, write captions, brief creative, schedule posts, and report on performance. Ideal for students with strong platform literacy and an eye for what makes content perform.
Business Development and Partnerships
Coming SoonSupport SA Media business development efforts, including prospecting, outreach, proposal preparation, and partnership research. Interns in this track gain real exposure to how a global media firm wins and structures client engagements. Ideal for students in business, economics, or entrepreneurship.
ELIGIBILITY
Who we are looking for
We do not hire based on school name or GPA. We hire based on attitude, output quality, and the evidence that you can deliver. The bar is high but the opportunity is real.
Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college program (undergraduate or postgraduate)
Minimum second year of study for most tracks; first-year applicants considered for select positions
Available for a minimum of 16 hours per week during the internship period
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Self-directed, highly organised, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Genuine interest in brand, media, marketing, technology, or entrepreneurship
Portfolio, writing samples, GitHub profile, or relevant coursework required depending on track
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment with minimal supervision
Able to take and apply feedback quickly without requiring repeated direction
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines and contribute to team goals beyond your own track
Genuine curiosity about AI tools and willingness to integrate them into your workflow from day one
UNIVERSITY PARTNERS AND NETWORKS
SA Media has established university partnerships with:
We also welcome applications from students at universities and colleges across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the UAE, Singapore, and beyond, including:
OUR TEAM AND ALUMNI
The people here have been there
SA Media is built by operators who have worked at and with the world's most innovative companies. Our team and alumni bring experience from Fortune 500 firms, global investment banks, top-tier consulting practices, and category-defining technology companies. When you intern here, you learn from people who have done it at the highest level.
Apple
Technology
Technology
Meta
Technology
Microsoft
Technology
Amazon
Technology
NVIDIA
Technology
Tesla
Technology
Netflix
Technology
Salesforce
Technology
Adobe
Technology
Goldman Sachs
Finance
JPMorgan Chase
Finance
Scotiabank
Finance
Morgan Stanley
Finance
Blackstone
Finance
McKinsey
Consulting
Boston Consulting Group
Consulting
Deloitte
Consulting
Accenture
Consulting
Bain
Consulting
Procter & Gamble
Consumer
Nike
Consumer
Coca-Cola
Consumer
Johnson & Johnson
Consumer
Walt Disney
Media
Comcast
Media
Spotify
Media
Airbnb
Technology
Stripe
Fintech
SpaceX
Technology
Company names are listed to represent the professional backgrounds of SA Media team members and alumni. SA Media is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organisations.
APPLY NOW
Ready to build something
real?
Send your resume, a brief note on the track you are applying for, and any relevant portfolio, writing samples, or GitHub profile to our internship inbox. We review every application personally.
Hiring for full-time roles? See our Careers page.