2026 Summer Agency Operations (Pm/Finance) Internship
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Overview
Job Description
Summer 2026 Agency Operations (Project Management / Finance) Internship
New York, Durham
At McKinney, we believe in creating unfair attention for brands. Behind every breakthrough campaign is a team making sure the work is scoped correctly, stays on track, and delivers against the business. That's where Agency Operations comes in.
We're looking for detail-driven, organized, business-minded problem solvers to join us for Summer 2026.
If you're the kind of person who loves building systems, tracking moving pieces, managing budgets, and turning complexity into clarity - we want to meet you.
This isn't a coffee-run internship. You'll work on real projects with real teams for real clients.
What You'll Do
Partner with account, creative, strategy, media, and production teams to keep projects running smoothly
Assist with building timelines, tracking deliverables, and maintaining project documentation
Support scope development, estimates, and budget tracking
Help monitor hours, burn rates, and financial reporting across active projects
Participate in project kickoffs, status meetings, and internal reviews
Identify risks, flag potential bottlenecks, and help propose solutions
Learn how agency workflow systems operate and support operational best practices
Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and collaboration
Who You Are
A rising junior, senior, recent grad, or graduate student pursuing business, finance, marketing, operations, communications, or a related field
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills
Comfortable working with numbers, budgets, and spreadsheets
A clear communicator who can balance diplomacy with directness
Naturally proactive - you anticipate issues before they become problems
Interested in how creative ideas connect to timelines, resourcing, and financial realities
Collaborative, adaptable, and energized by fast-paced environments
What You'll Gain
Hands-on experience managing real agency projects and financial workflows
Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and revenue tracking
A deeper understanding of how agencies operate from both project management and finance perspectives
Mentorship from experienced project managers and finance leaders
Insight into cross-functional collaboration across creative, strategy, and client service teams
A strong operational foundation that supports any future path in the industry
A network of teammates who will champion your growth
Our Point of View
We're committed to building a culture that reflects the world we're speaking to. We strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply. Different perspectives strengthen our processes - and our partnerships.
Salary
We offer a competitive salary of $18/hour for up to 40 hours/week.
Right to Work in the US
You must be authorized to work in the US for any employer. At this time, we are not providing or sponsoring assistance with obtaining work authorization.
We are in the office Tuesday - Thursday. We look forward to meeting you!
Ready to help build something iconic - from the inside out?
Submit your video, resume, and a brief note telling us why you're interested in Agency Operations and what draws you to project management and/or finance.
Dates:
The Summer 2026 program runs from June 3 - August 12.
We start all employees on Wednesdays
Let's build brands people care about - and the systems that make it possible.
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