BUILDING LEADERS AND CREATORS
An advertising agency internship community
The world is missing out on immeasurable creativity when Black talent isn’t seen or heard.
Meet the advertising industry's freshest and most promising talent at BLAC's Career Fair, Aug 9-11. Register today!
BUILDING LEADERS AND CREATORS
An advertising agency internship community
The world is missing out on immeasurable creativity when Black talent isn’t seen or heard.
Today, the advertising industry. Tomorrow, the creative and professional world at large. Wherever there is opportunity and lack of diversity, we seek to create change.
BLAC is a twelve-week, paid internship for creative thinkers that takes place at ad agencies across the country. Interns participate in shared experiences with shared resources and projects, and upon completion of the program become part of a network of peers and agency leaders who will continue to provide support throughout their careers. We are a champion for the more diverse and inclusive advertising industry of the future and seek to inspire and be inspired by a new generation of Black talent. BLAC is committed to providing safe and comfortable environments where all voices are respected and heard.
May 22 - August 11, 2023
Education + Inspiration + Experience + Community
Intro Week: May 22 - 26 (1 week)
The national intern cohort gathers virtually for a full week of programming aimed to introduce them to advertising, agency roles, and countless Black leaders in the industry.
In Agency: May 30 - July 26 (8 ½ weeks)
Interns get to work in their agency placement, training in their job roles, participating in meetings, listening in on client calls, and helping with pitches to gain exposure and hands-on experience. Internship placements may be in-person, remote, or hybrid. BLAC staff gathers the national cohort 2 to 3 times a week for virtual Community Meetings for continued professional development and community-building experiences.
P&G Pitches: July 27 - August 4 (1 ½ weeks)
The interns are briefed by P&G brand reps. Working in teams, they’ll develop and pitch their creative concepts to national P&G brands.
Career Fair: August 7 - 11 (1 week)
Two full days of workshops, guest speakers, and work time for final resume and portfolio tweaks help prep the cohort to enter interviews and info sessions with hiring agencies and brands participating in BLAC’s Career Fair.
*Dates and timeline subject to change
Intern applications for the 2023 summer program are now closed. Interested in being part of our 2024 cohort? Follow BLAC on social media and watch for updates.
To apply:
Want more info? Learn more about the program and application process here, or reach out to submissions@blacinternship.org.
Want to make our industry more vibrant? It's going to take all of us—and every level of support helps.
Bianca Brutus
May 9 - July 29, 2022
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Racial inequality is the inescapable reality of America. It didn’t begin with us, but it can end with us. If we choose to act. For years, we have used our voice as a leading advertiser to shine a light on inequality, highlight bias, and spark dialogue that leads to understanding and action. We’ve brought companies together for collective action. And we’ve made equality a priority within our own walls. Through BLAC, we are proud to support an initiative that will help create more representative, equitable and powerful work across the advertising industry, shaping our world for the better.
Who can apply to BLAC?
You! If you’re a creative thinker, a problem solver, a writer, an artist, a strategist, a storyteller, you have a place here.
Do I need to be a marketing/advertising major?
No. We know talent comes from everywhere, and everyone is welcome to apply, regardless of background or age. Our camp week is designed to help everyone get up to speed and ready to jump into the workflow of an agency for the rest of the internship.
Do I need agency experience?
Nope. See above. This is your chance to get agency experience. We all start somewhere.
Is this remote or in person?
Our plan for 2022 is to hold our internship primarily remote, but give opportunities to come together IRL, when possible.
Is this paid?
Absolutely. Each agency will set their own pay rate, but every hour of the program will be paid.
What do I need to do to apply?
Create a two(ish)-minute MP4 video showing and/or telling what makes you a creative thinker and problem solver. Then email your MP4 video to submissions@blacinternship.com by March 18. In your email, please be sure to include following: your full name, phone number, city you'll be living in (or closest to) during the dates of the internship and let us know how you heard about the program.
We will accept submissions until March 18. We will review applications and conduct interviews the last two weeks of March.
Do I have to apply to a specific agency?
Yes. The city where you live matters because—even though we are mostly remote—each agency will be "hosting" a certain number of interns. Interns will be placed in the agencies closest to their residence.
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