Marketing Science Intern - Summer 2025

As a Marketing Science Intern at Smartly.io, you will be involved in learning and analyzing the digital advertising landscape. Your responsibilities will entail utilizing SQL for custom data queries, working with BI tools such as Tableau and Google Data Studio, troubleshooting data inconsistencies, and conducting external research on advertising performance. You will also execute Python scripts to glean insights from data while collaborating across various departments.

Smartly.io is looking for a full-time rising Junior, Senior, or recent graduate from an accredited 4-year college or university. Ideal candidates will have a degree related to STEM or Business and show eagerness to delve into media and creative performance. Ambition and a proactive attitude are essential, alongside eligibility to work in the United States.

Yes! The Marketing Science Intern position at Smartly.io is a paid internship, offering compensation of $20 per hour. This internship is designed for approximately 30 hours a week, running from June 2nd to August 7th, 2025.

Interns at Smartly.io can expect a unique experience that combines learning and collaboration. They will engage in real projects that impact the company, work alongside experienced professionals from around the globe, and have an opportunity to present a final project at the end of their internship, all within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Students interested in the Marketing Science Intern position at Smartly.io can apply directly through the application portal. It’s essential to submit your application before the closing date on April 4th, 2025. Make sure to showcase your passion for media and analytical skills in your application!

When answering this question, detail your familiarity with SQL, Tableau, or any BI tools you've used in the past. Discuss specific projects or analyses you've conducted, emphasizing your analytical skills and how you’ve used data to inform marketing strategies.

Show your passion for the field by discussing resources like marketing blogs, podcasts, webinars, and online courses that keep you informed. Mention any specific influences or platforms that have helped shape your understanding of digital marketing.

Provide an example where you identified a data inconsistency, explaining your approach to troubleshoot and validate the data. Highlight your problem-solving skills and your ability to work collaboratively with others to resolve such issues.

Express your enthusiasm for Smartly.io as a cutting-edge company and explain how the internship aligns with your career goals. Discuss specific aspects of the role that excite you and how you believe you can contribute to the team.

If you have experience with Python, discuss projects or coursework where you've applied it, especially in data analysis or automation tasks. If not, express your eagerness to learn and any related skills that may help you pick it up quickly.

Share a specific instance where you worked as part of a team towards a common goal. Highlight your role, how you communicated with your teammates, and the outcome of your collaboration. Emphasize teamwork and your ability to work with diverse groups.

Discuss any projects, whether academic or personal, that involved analyzing advertising metrics or performance. Explain the objectives, what you learned, and how you approached the analysis.

Demonstrate your organizational skills by explaining how you assess deadlines and the importance of tasks. Talk about any tools or methods you use to keep track of your projects and ensure effective time management.

Discuss key performance indicators such as ROI, CPM, CTR, and conversion rates. Explain why these metrics are significant and how they provide insights for optimizing advertising strategies.

Reassure the interviewer of your adaptability in a hybrid workspace. Share any past experiences you've had working remotely or in person, highlighting your self-discipline and communication skills in both settings.