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Position Description
Hybrid
Agency :
Havas Health & You
Job Description Summary :
Havas Health & You
We are the largest health advertising and communications organization in the world. We are individuals from around the globe, each bringing unique stories and life experience, who share the same ambition: to help people live healthier, fuller lives.
Health is a uniquely powerful force which impacts our lives in every respect; our choices; our relationships; our ambitions; our impact on each other and the world. We believe helping people feel better is as much about uplifting the human spirit as it is about treating the body, and we help brands do this by creating ideas and experiences that inspire that feeling.
We are driven to create ideas that change the way people think about health. We strive to create work that connects with audiences on a deeper level. We are not afraid to tell the untold stories or speak unspoken truths. A simple principle shapes our agency culture and our approach to building brands: to help each other thrive.
Job Description :
THE ROLE
The Junior Fellowship Program offers a 10-week immersion into the world of health and wellness advertising and marketing for undergraduate students. Participants will engage in practical experiences across disciplines like Account Services, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Growth/New Business, and Public Relations.
This isn't your typical classroom setting – expect hands-on learning with real-world projects. Participate in learning and professional development experiences such as Advertising 101 and Foundations of Presenting, bookended by a collaborative group project briefing and presentation; pitch to a panel of Senior Executives to showcase your new and sharpened skills.
With frequent opportunities to network with senior Havas leadership and receive mentorship from some of the most innovative thinkers in the advertising industry. It's not just an internship – it's a unique opportunity to kickstart your career.
JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP TYPES
- Account Services: Anticipating what clients need and working strategically to provide thoughtful solutions with measurable results are the Account team’s superpowers. Acting as clients’ trusted partners and bridge to our agencies, the HH&Y Account team is expected to emphasize integrity while serving as the first line of contact and support. Working across accounts and brands, Account Services generates growth opportunities while upholding agency best practices.
- Growth: Pitching and winning new business is the lifeblood of any agency. The Growth team is the glue that holds these critical functions together, helping to drive the growth of their assigned agencies with a focus on key operational duties. Life on the Growth team is fast-paced and presents countless opportunities to work closely and collaboratively with some of HH&Y's most senior leaders and innovative talents, often getting the first look at our new business.
- Project Management: Project Managers may be more aptly described as problem solvers with a clear understanding of project expectations, necessary actions, and the impact of their roles. They play a crucial role in leading internal teams and clients, ensuring deliverables are timely and within budget. At Havas Health & You, PMs are known for their attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once, independently and with minimal oversight.
- Public Relations: PR professionals are strategic storytellers, crafting narratives to shape, enhance, and create reputations through media and communication outlets. Public Relations is a vital component of HH&Y’s network, playing an outsized role in growing our clients’ credibility and changing the way audiences think about and interact with their businesses.
- Strategy/Planning: Naturally curious and creative minds, Strategists are the big-picture thinkers of every project. They provide their teams with indispensable data and insights that only come from knowing clients and target markets inside out. At Havas Health & You, Strategists translate discoveries into inspiring briefs and roadmaps for our clients by analyzing trends and uncovering cultural insights.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Based on your interests, skills, and experience, you’ll be matched to a role in Account Services, Growth/New Business, Project Management, Public Relations, or Strategic Planning. You will then be placed on a team within one of our agencies where you will:
- Collaborate with agency and brand team members, cross-functional project teams, and in many cases, different Havas Health & You agencies
- Gain hands-on experience in the processes and day-to-day of your department
- Attend learning and development activities and workshops to gain an understanding of each department and how they serve our clients
- Strengthen your personal brand-building skills, and learn how to lean into your personal, innate strengths
JUNIOR FELLOW REQUIREMENTS
- Full-time freshman, sophomore, junior, or rising senior currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.
- Must be able to commute on a hybrid basis to our New York City office(s) for the duration of the program, except for hub hires who will report to their local offices (Boston, Lexington, Chicago, Miami, or San Francisco)
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
- We’re looking for candidates with innate curiosity, a passion for health and wellness, leadership capabilities, strong communication skills, a hunger for learning, and an optimistic attitude.
- Prior internship experience in advertising, marketing, healthcare, or healthcare communications is a plus.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Suite, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
If you are currently enrolled in college, we will review your submission based on available opportunities compatible with your experience and areas of interest.
A member of Talent Acquisition will contact selected candidates.
This role is considered non-exempt and eligible for overtime. Compensation is contingent on education level; the hourly pay rate for individuals enrolled in their Undergraduate education is $18.
Dates are approximate and subject to change and will be discussed and confirmed upon selection. NYC-local Junior Fellows will report to 200 Madison Ave., New York City, NY 10016, or 200 Hudson St., New York, NY 10013, on a hybrid basis; hub Junior Fellows will report to their local offices on a hybrid basis. Havas Health & You does not offer relocation and/or housing reimbursement or assistance. Havas Health & You does not offer remote Junior Fellowships.
Contract Type :
Intern
Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.
The Investment department is made up of experts responsible for delivering smart, innovative and performance-driven campaigns for its clients. They support the Buyers in identifying and selecting media partners that achieve identified strategic and tactical objectives as laid out by the Media Planning and Comms Planning teams. This team is responsible for maintaining vendor relationships and facilitating negotiations and value creation with these vendors, ensuring each plan is executed with excellence. The team is expected to stay at the cutting edge of innovation within the industry and educate the larger brand/client teams on relevant opportunities and challenges. In order to fulfill these requirements, the Investment teams must collaborate seamlessly with other functional teams and specialties.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan Creation & Execution
- Learn how to utilize internal and syndicated sources to gather data and support Buyer in recommendation of prospective partners.
- Assist Buyer in creation of index table to benchmark rates for new publishing partners.
- Assist Buyer with the preparation and submission of RFPs (Request For Proposal) to prospective site partners.
- Collate site partner responses for team review and participate in assessment of responses with team.
- Assist with providing supporting content for recommended partners and programs to the Connection Planning team for plan recommendation to client.
- Contribute to client status report on behalf of Digital Investment team.
- Prepare and issue insertion orders through Prisma system after Connections Planning team provides client authorization; Update as necessary.
- Assists in creation of plan detail and spec sheet to creative team and/or brand for trafficking.
- Partner with ad ops team to ensure go live readiness.
Reporting/Tracking
- Assist in documenting all rate and added value detail by vendor for use in future negotiation.
- Assist in compiling campaign performance data into reports to help the team optimize plans to best performing partners and placements.
- Partner with Connection Planning team to ensure up to date investment tracking for monthly reporting.
Vendor Partnerships & Industry
- Meet with vendor sales representatives to obtain information about their products.
- Coordinate vendor connections including sit-down meetings, phone calls, and webinars.
- Sets up creative kick off calls with any media partner if necessary for creative and/or brand teams.
- Keep abreast of industry trends through advertising and media trade communication.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong interest in digital and analytics.
- Self-Starter/demonstrates initiative.
- Enthusiasm/willingness to learn.
- Organized and ability to multitask.
- Thrives in team environment with strong collaboration skills.
- Ability to communicate concisely and clearly both orally and in writing.
- Keen eye for details.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office.
ABOUT HAVAS MEDIA NETWORK NORTH AMERICA:
Havas Media Network North America is the Media Experience agency. We deliver this brand promise through our proprietary Mx System, where meaningful media helps build more meaningful brands. Our focus is on understanding the most Meaningful Media – the media channels, moments and brands that really move consumers to action, the media that is trusted, engaging, and influential will have the best chance of helping an advertiser reach an engaged audience.
Our global mission to make a meaningful difference starts at home – because we can’t grow if our people can’t grow. It’s this simple but oftentimes overlooked insight that guides everything we do, from the decisions and investments made in our work for clients, to the inclusive programs that prioritize our people’s needs and the needs of our community. Our Values are the basis of our decision-making at Havas Media Network — from the clients we seek to the talent we attract, to how we reward and recognize our staff, to how we reinforce these values of Taking the Lead, Having a Voice, and Showing We Care on a daily basis.
We are part of Havas Group, owned by Vivendi, one of the world's largest integrated content, media, and communications groups. Globally, we are home to more than 10,000 specialists across 150 countries worldwide, with 69 Villages. Our North American clients include Puma, Wolverine, Fidelity Investments, Dolce & Gabbana, Sanofi and many others. Our most important asset however is our talent. We hope you agree!