The posting
Who We Are
VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.
VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.
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About VML
VML is a global creative company that combines creativity, technology and culture to create connected brands and meaningful customer experiences.
Our teams bring together different skills and perspectives across creativity, strategy, account management, technology, digital and experience, working collaboratively on projects for national and international clients.
For our Rome office, we are looking for a Junior Account Intern to join our Account team through a curricular internship.
The Opportunity
As a Junior Account Intern, you will support the Account team in the day-to-day management and coordination of client projects.
This internship is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a creative agency environment, learn how projects evolve from brief to delivery, and understand how Account teams collaborate with clients and different agency departments.
You will work closely with experienced colleagues and contribute to real projects, developing your organizational, communication and project management skills along the way.
What You Will Do
As a Junior Account Intern, you will support the team across different activities, including:
- Project Coordination: Support the team in the day-to-day coordination of client projects, helping to keep activities, deadlines and deliverables on track.
- Meetings & Follow-up: Assist in preparing meeting agendas, presentations, project updates and meeting minutes, ensuring clear follow-up on agreed actions.
- Client Support: Support the Account team in managing client requests and preparing materials for meetings and presentations.
- Internal Collaboration: Work closely with different agency teams, including Creative, Strategy, Planning, Digital and Production, supporting an effective flow of information throughout the project
- Presentations & Documentation: Help prepare PowerPoint presentations, reports and other project materials.
- Timeline & Budget Support: Assist the team in monitoring project timelines, deliverables and, where relevant, basic budget tracking.
- Agency Life: Take part in internal meetings, brainstorming sessions and team activities, gaining exposure to the different stages of agency projects.
What You'll Bring
- You are currently enrolled in a university or Master's degree programme and are eligible to activate a curricular internship.
- You have a strong interest in advertising, communication, marketing, brands and the creative industry.
- You have good written and verbal communication skills in Italian and English.
- You are organized, precise and attentive to detail.
- You have a proactive attitude and are eager to learn and take on new challenges.
- You are curious about brands, people, culture and communication trends.
- You enjoy working collaboratively and building relationships with different teams.
- You are able to manage different tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment.
- You are comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, and digital collaboration tools.
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on agency experience: Work on real projects for national and international clients and learn how a creative agency operates day to day.
- Learning & mentorship: Work alongside experienced Account professionals and learn directly from multidisciplinary teams.
- Project exposure: Gain experience across different stages of a project, from briefing and planning to creative development and delivery.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Work with Creative, Strategy, Planning, Digital, Production and other agency teams.
- Career foundation: Develop practical skills in client management, project coordination, communication and teamwork.
- VML & WPP network: Become part of an international network of professionals across different disciplines and markets.
Internship Details
- Location: Rome, Italy
- Type: Curricular Internship
- Department: Account
Please note: candidates must be eligible to activate a curricular internship through their university or educational institution.
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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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