Strategy Internship

Summer Internship Program 2026

The Gate New York is looking for our next cohort of Summer Interns for 2026! We're offering internships across account management, strategy, media/analytics, and creative departments.

If you're ready to gain real-world experience at a forward-thinking New York ad agency where creativity meets cutting-edge technology, explore the departments below and find your fit.

Program Details:

  • Applications: Open 11/25/2025 – Close 2/16/2026

  • Interviews: March 2026

  • Offers: Early April 2026

  • Program Dates: 6/2/2026 – 8/6/2026

  • Compensation: Paid internship

  • Schedule: 30 hours/week (9:30am–5pm Mon-Thu, 9am–1pm Fri—yes, Summer Fridays!)

  • Work Model: Hybrid – In-office Tuesday-Thursday at our NYC location, remote Monday & Friday

  • Eligibility: Rising seniors eligible to work in the USA

  • Housing: Intern responsibility

    How to Apply:

  1. Review the department descriptions below

  2. Email your résumé/CV/portfolio (Creative only) to interns@thegateworldwide.com

  3. Subject line must include: "2026 Summer Intern" + Department Name

Applications that don't follow these guidelines will be disqualified.

Good luck!

 Strategy Internship

Think differently. Challenge assumptions. Uncover the insights that inspire breakthrough work. As a Strategy intern, you'll combine human intuition with AI-powered research tools to understand consumers, identify opportunities, and develop strategies that drive business results.

What You'll Do:

Consumer, Competitive & Cultural Insights:

  • Conduct research using AI-powered tools for social listening, sentiment analysis, and trend identification

  • Analyze data to build detailed audience personas and uncover behavioral patterns

  • Use machine learning platforms to identify emerging cultural trends and predict consumer shifts

  • Monitor competitive landscapes with AI-assisted tracking and analysis

  • Transform complex research into compelling narratives that inspire creative teams

Brand + Communications Strategy:

  • Develop brand positioning, messaging frameworks, and multi-channel communication strategies

  • Leverage AI tools to test messaging variations and predict audience response

  • Create strategic brand guidelines and toolkits that ensure consistency at scale

  • Present strategic recommendations to leadership and learn to defend your thinking

Creative Strategy:

  • Collaborate with award-winning creative directors to develop bold campaign concepts

  • Use AI for rapid ideation and concept exploration while maintaining strategic rigor

  • Translate strategic insights into inspiring creative briefs that unlock great work

  • Bring fresh perspectives to solve complex client challenges

Ready to launch your career at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and technology? Apply now.