Interactive Developer Internship
Location: New York, NY
Send information/resumes/portfolios to: kaity.colburn@pkt.com
PKT Internship Program Overview
The PKT NYC Summer Internship Program is a 10-week program that runs from June 11 through August 9th. It is broken up into three main parts: 1) Day-to-Day department assignments and projects 2) Seminars and 3) Project and Presentation. Each component adds to the interns’ exposure and understanding of the advertising industry.
We challenge our interns by providing real projects. Each intern is assigned to a specific department or brand(s) within the agency. Whether the intern is working in Account Management, Technology, Creative, or Strategy, our goal is to offer the experience of what an actual career in advertising would be like.
In order to expose the interns to other departments, we hold weekly seminars on the different parts of the agency and aspects of the advertising industry. Seminars are given by our employees and offer the interns a comprehensive overview of the industry beyond their specific assignment.
It’s hard to get a complete overview of the advertising process in just 10 weeks. In an effort to provide “real-world” experience, we have the interns work on projects. We split the interns into teams and give them a brand to work on. Based on the marketing objective we outline, we ask them to research the competition, write a creative brief, concept integrated creative executions and build a media plan. Their final work is pitched to clients and senior executives, and honest feedback and critiques are provided. By the end of the project our interns have gone from briefs to final executions – and gain a real sense of the process and hurdles that make our industry as exciting as it is.
Interactive Development Internship:
This summer, we will be bringing three technology interns into the program. Ideally, applicants will have strong hands-on skills and prior internship experience in either front-end or back-end development, and have a deep appreciation for creative technology.
Responsibilities include:
› Code consistently and to documented standards and specifications
› Work closely with project team to construct layout and organization of Web solutions
› Craft dynamic front-end functionality under direction
› Develop scalable and robust web solutions using server-side technologies
› Design and build of prototypes and proof of concepts
› Manage and document standards and issues
Qualifications Include:
› Working experience with HTML4/5, JavaScript, CSS2/3, XML/XSLT
OR
› Working experience with PHP/LAMP technology as well as one or more of the following languages: ASP.NET, Ruby or Python
› Educated in development methodologies and best practices
› Knowledge of technical requirements definition and technical design process
› Familiarity with Web Services, Search Engine Optimization, Personalization, CRM, and Financials solutions a plus
› Mobile technology experience a plus
› Strong written and verbal communication skills
› Enjoys working in a collaborative environment
