This was the first time BBH NY has had interns so naturally a couple areas could have improved, but it was a great experience none-the-less. BBH is a mid-size agency of around 200 people so you get to know a good number of people if you make an effort to introduce yourself. The account I worked on happened to be in the middle of launching a campaign for the fall so I came at a very busy time. I spent a good chunk of time researching which was not always the most glamorous job, but it was never meaningless and definitely kept me more productive from day-to-day. For someone like me who's never worked at an advertising agency before, I was able to get a good sense of how all the different departments work with each other and with the client.
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A couple of ways. Some people got a two-week internship with BBH by contacting the HR department. I got the internship through MAIP, which is an internship program run by the American Association of Advertising Agencies (the 4 A's) www.aaaa-maip.org. Students submit their application in December and if selected, the MAIP program then places these students with an agency for the summer. If you go this route, there is no guarantee that you will end up with BBH because placement is based on specific openings at agencies and where MAIP thinks you will fit best.
I gained a lot of insight from my assignments and my team was very helpful in answering my questions. The interns were often encouraged by people at the agency to sit in on the meetings and go to the social gatherings. Many friendly faces around the office and a great place to learn. Highly recommended.
I still have school left, but my friend (another summer intern) who just graduated got a job offer.
Summer 2007
Paid (and Credit)
New York City, NY
Reviewed on 01/21/2008