Make more than coffee.
Make a real impact on our business and our clients. We offer a paid summer internship program for upper-class college students in marketing-related fields* that includes weekly “Fergiversity” marketing sessions to introduce interns to the various services we offer. You’ll get the chance to try your hand at a wide variety of marketing strategies, and you’ll be paired with a mentor who will help you take a deeper dive into a specific field through the summer.
The Summer 2027 application will open in November 2026.
When do your internships start?
The program usually runs from early June to early August. You’ll work a compressed 9am–4pm schedule, Monday through Thursday—giving you 3-day weekends to recharge and explore!
When are applications due?
Summer 2027 applications will open in November and close in January. We will update this page with specific dates as we get closer!
Can I choose a specific department or focus area?
Yes! Our program is built to give you the best of both worlds: a broad overview of the entire agency and a deep dive into your specific area of interest.
Your time is split between two components that run at the same time:
- Broad Exposure (The Fergiversity Curriculum): This is your structured, 10-week “all-access pass.” You’ll join sessions with leaders from every department to get a 360-degree view of how a full-service agency operates. As part of this curriculum, you’ll tackle related projects that give you hands-on experience in each area.
- Deep Focus (Your Daily Department Work): This is where you join the team. We pair you with a mentor in your chosen field, and your day-to-day work involves supporting them on other live client projects as they happen.
Fergiversity provides the consistent foundation, but your weekly balance will shift based on our clients’ needs. Some weeks you may spend more time on Fergiversity projects, while other weeks you might be 95% focused on daily department work. This blend ensures you get a complete and realistic agency experience.
Who is eligible to apply?
For our primary summer internship program, we are looking for:
- College Students: The program is designed for students currently enrolled in a college or university.
- Upperclassmen Preferred: We give preference to upperclassmen (juniors and seniors) who are nearing graduation.
- Marketing-Related Fields: Your area of study should be in marketing, advertising, communications, design, or a related field.
We focus on this group because it allows us to tailor the program to the advanced skills and professional development goals of students who are close to launching their careers in our industry.
What materials do I need to submit with my application?
We try to keep it simple! Here’s what you’ll need:
- A Current Resume (Required): This is where you’ll tell us about your experience, education, and relevant coursework.
- A Portfolio (Highly Encouraged for Creatives): If you are interested in Art Direction or Copywriting, your portfolio is the best way to show us your work and creative thinking. A link to your personal website works as well!
Do you offer course credit?
*While our summer program is for college students, we are deeply committed to developing local talent. We have a separate, dedicated partnership with the Fort Wayne Community Schools Amp Lab and work directly with its faculty and students on programming here at our Electric Works campus.