Summary
At AbelsonTaylor Group, work that makes you feel good isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. We believe that when you feel good about your work, and where you work, you bring your best self to it. That’s why we create an environment where creativity thrives, teamwork flourishes, and inclusivity is more than just a value—it’s a way of life.Here, you’ll help propel brands that inspire health and brighter futures, all while finding the support, inspiration, and growth opportunities to reach your own potential.
Together, we dream boldly, collaborate deeply, and make a meaningful difference—one idea at a time.
Internship Program Summary
Are you a 2026 college graduate or rising college senior? AbelsonTaylor Group is looking for 9 Chicago area-based interns to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program,nextgenerATion. Our internship program offers a rewarding experience that fosters creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity. You’ll collaborate with professionals across all levels, gaining hands-on experience to give you a competitive edge in your career. During the program, you’ll have the chance to engage with teams from various departments.
Additionally, you’ll collaborate with fellow interns on an exciting, summer-long group project!
(Media) SEM Intern
The SEM Intern supports the Search Engine Marketing team by assisting with the execution, optimization, and reporting of paid search campaigns across major platforms like Google and Bing. This role provides hands-on experience in performance media, data analysis, and campaign strategy while collaborating with senior team members on real client work and a portfolio-ready final intern project.
What You'll Do
- Support senior Search Engine Marketing (SEM) team members in developing client paid SEM programs across various search engines (i.e., Google, MSFT/Bing, etc.)
- Assist with the day-to-day execution and optimization of all assigned client paid SEM buys
- Assist with daily paid SEM budgeting, billing and spend pacing across multiple clients, tactics and campaigns
- Display strong business and leadership skills to make independent decisions affecting the daily operations and management of paid SEM campaigns
- Alongside the MI team, contribute to building and analyzing paid SEM campaign performance reports and optimization narratives
- Attend status meetings, both internally, externally and with partner agencies as needed
- Develop an understanding of how HCPs and consumers utilizeSEM
- Cultivate a deep understanding of the client’s brands and disease states and determine how paid SEM can provide a benefit to their audiences
- Continuously research the evolving SEM and Performance media space, staying on top of trends, new vendor partners/search engines and shifts in consumer/professional behavior
- Establish relationships amongst immediate team members, within media team, activation team, IS peer set
- Develop understanding of and relationship with leading external SEM vendor partnerships
- Collaborate with fellow interns on a comprehensive, final project to feature in your professional portfolio
Who You Are:
- An expected 2026 graduate, or a rising senior (graduating 2027).
- You are a dependable, self-motivated professional who thrives in a hybrid schedule, with optional remote work on Mondays and Fridays, and required on-site presence in our Chicago office Tuesdays through Thursdays
- Ability to multitask & complete tasks efficiently
- Works well independently and as part of a team
- Possesses quantitative analysis skills
- Must be a kind human with a great sense of humor
- Basic understanding of SEM and search engines (i.e., Google, MSFT/Bing, etc.), ad servers, and SEM processes
- Basic understanding of MS Office (Excel focused)
Compensation Range:
Hourly compensation ranges from $18.00 for rising seniors to $20.00 for upcoming graduates. The company reserves the right to adjust this compensation at any time.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to start your advertising journey!
At AbelsonTaylor Group (ATG), we love science, art, and data. Since our beginnings in 1981, ATG has been singularly focused on health, wellness, and pharma products – not sneakers, beer, or cars (though we like those things, too). Besides being passionate about our purpose, we are dedicated to our people and their professional growth and fulfillment. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and strive to bring together people with unique skills and varied backgrounds to work toward common goals.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.At AbelsonTaylor Group (ATG), we love science, art, and data. Since our beginnings in 1981, ATG has been singularly focused on health, wellness, and pharma products – not sneakers, beer, or cars (though we like those things, too).
Besides being passionate about our purpose, we are dedicated to our people and their professional growth and fulfillment. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and strive to bring together people with unique skills and varied backgrounds to work toward common goals. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.This position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring employees to be onsite Tuesday-Thursday each week in our Chicago office.
We make reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities who require schedule accommodations.We are an E-Verify employerhttps://www.abelsontaylorgroup.com/pdfs/IER_RightToWorkPoster_Eng_Es.pdf https://www.abelsontaylorgroup.com/pdfs/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es.pdf
