Drake Cooper · 4 hours ago
2026 Backstage Pass Intern
Drake Cooper is accepting applications for their 2026 summer cohort for the Backstage Pass internship program. This paid, 8-week internship provides emerging professionals with hands-on agency experience, including workshops, mentorship, and real client briefs.
AdvertisingMarketing
Responsibilities
Work alongside your cohort to tackle real client briefs with real stakes
Rotate through weekly workshops led by practitioners across every agency discipline
Be paired with a dedicated mentor and present your work to the full agency every two weeks
Participate in agency events for Friday presentations
Qualification
Required
Don't be a jerk
Being ambitious, kind, honest, creative, and innovative
Going first, failing first, standing up, and debating for work that gets results
Preferred
Graphic Design or Animation
Copywriting or Content Production
Project Management
Photography or Video Production
Social Media
Email or text marketing
Use of AI tools
WordPress
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Benefits
Letter of Recommendation: A letter of recommendation and/or introduction from the CEO for all the Backstage Pass holders at the end of the season
Access: We are busy and successful because we sincerely believe in nurturing young adlings so they can spread their wings and move out of their cars or parents' basements. The interns will have open access to the agency and employees during their time at Drake Cooper. If you're hungry to pull back the curtain and see the mess that makes the music, we're glad to share what we know.
School Credit: If you are still in school and seeking credit, this program qualifies for most institutions. Make sure you let us know in the interviews and we'll work on that
Networking: It's mutual, and we'll be glad to know you for a lifetime