S4 Fellow | Digital Media, Advertising, and Technology Rotational Program

Program Overview

The S4 Fellowship Program stands as a pivotal pillar of our unwavering commitment to global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). Rooted in North America, this comprehensive two-year program offers fully paid rotational immersion experiences designed exclusively for outstanding graduates from Historical Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) who are in the early stages of their careers.At our core, we offer rewarding, hands-on career-building experiences to our Fellows, granting them the unique opportunity to collaborate directly with industry-leading executives, managers, and colleagues from diverse teams across the entire Media.Monks organization.

About The Role

As an S4 Fellow, you will have the chance to explore the different career paths available within the digital marketing and advertising industry. Through the rotations and other learning activities, Fellows will be able to identify their areas of interest and strengths and make informed decisions about their professional journeys within the industry. We are looking for someone who is passionate about seeking new opportunities to create impactful work.

Fellowship Program Overall Responsibilities

• Participate in the required program curriculum, which includes individual and group projects, professional development training, and skill enhancement.
• Work with leading executives, managers, and colleagues from various teams across the organization, gaining hands-on experience in advertising and marketing services.
• Collaborate with other Fellows and team members on projects and tasks.
• Adhere to Media.Monks' company policies and regulations while maintaining accurate records of activities and progress.
• Deliver high-quality work that exceeds expectations, being a positive and productive member of the organization's community.
• Act professionally and represent the organization with integrity, striving for excellence and continuous improvement in all aspects of work.
  
  

Rotation Assignment Key Responsibilities

A Fellow's duty will revolve around the guidelines or tasks set by supervisors as they assist with various projects. Depending on your assigned team, the following list is intended to give an idea of the type of tasks that may be assigned:

• Provide assistance to teams/departments working across various client industries, including tech companies, consumer technology, social impact, wellness, and influencer marketing.
• Learn how to build and develop media relationships through personalized pitching efforts to key stakeholders in order to develop your personal network.
• Source and curate relevant publisher and influencer lists that can be used for future activations and storytelling opportunities.
• Keeping a record of inventory of digital assets, attending weekly calls + taking notes, and doing ad hoc tasks as needed.
• Assist teams with building marketing, including periodically updating reports with new data and the creation of dashboards with data visualizations.
• Market research, including but not limited to assessing similar organizations and reviewing various data sources to identify trends and opportunities.
• Attend regular virtual brainstorms in order to develop innovative ways to create media and digital moments for clients and garner editor attention.
• Participate in specific training sessions on topics such as pitch crafting, influencer marketing, public speaking, etc.
• Contribute to the drafting and writing of client materials and communications.
• Providing support to production teams by managing projects and sourcing resources.
  
  

Other duties may be assigned based on business & department needs.

Annual Recruitment Timeline

• August-September | Applications Go Live
• October-November | Interviewing Stages
• December | Offer Letters Sent Out
• January | S4 Fellowship Program Begins!
  
  

The specified timeline dates and program duration may be subject to alteration based on the demands of the business.

About You

The essentials:

• At least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• Recent HBCU graduates who have earned a Bachelor's or Master's degree within 12 months prior to the program start date. Additionally, we welcome early-career HBCU graduates with no more than two years of post-graduation experience from the program start date.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Marketing/Advertising, Communications, Journalism, PR, Digital Media & Technology, Radio/TV/Film Production, Fine Arts, Graphic & UX Design, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related creative field.
• Previous internship/freelance experience in industry-related roles or at least 1+ years of general work experience is preferred.
• Authorization to work in the US is required.
• Capable of providing confidential support to clients with sensitive information.
• Comfortable and able to work productive remotely (or hybrid as needed).
• Thrive in collaborative team environments on diverse projects as well as able to self-direct and work independently, as needed.
• Ability to be flexible, manage multiple projects, and pivot throughout the rotational structure of this program.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as an effective listener.
  
  

Not a Must, But a Plus

• Curiosity and a profound interest in exploring various creative career paths within the Advertising and Marketing Industries.
• Proven record of academic, professional, and/or leadership achievements.
• Commitment to personal growth and continuous learning.
• Proactive and eager to grow in a fast-paced, dynamic, and creative environment.
• Enthusiasm to problem solve, brainstorm ideas and turn them into successful outcomes.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Familiarity with graphic design, social media marketing or video editing software.
  
  

At Media.Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.

What We Offer

Media.Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Media.Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Media.Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Annual Salary Range

$70,000 USD

Benefits

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA
• Unlimited PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being with subscriptions to Headspace, employee assistance program, and access to fitness apps
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for you to use on financial and emotional well-being programs
• Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Media.Monks network
• A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Culture.Monks, and more!
• Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)
  
  

We support you wherever you work— in the office or at home—and will supply you with the tools and materials needed to succeed in your role. If you are a recent HBCU graduate looking for an exciting and rewarding career-building opportunity, we encourage you to apply for our S4 Fellowship Program!

About Media.Monks

Media.Monks is the purely digital operating brand of S4Capital plc that connects 8,600+ digital natives across one global team. We are united by a mission to shift industries forward and pave the path towards ambitious outcomes so our clients and our people can realize their full potential for growth. Our unified model combines solutions in media, data, social, platforms, studio, experience, brand and technology services to help our clients continuously reinvent themselves throughout increasingly rapid cycles of disruption. Our efforts to shape culture, build innovative technologies and unlock the future of growth have earned recognition from numerous esteemed panels: we maintain a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019-22), regular recognition at Cannes Lions, inclusion in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players (2020-23), the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-23), a record number of FWAs, and have earned a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023. Together, these achievements solidify our experience in digital innovation, excellence in craft, and commitment to personal growth.

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Disclaimer

• Responsible for resourcing and implementing security controls for your teams processes and systems
• Responsible that all your personnel apply information security in accordance with the established information security policy