Deadline: February 14, 2025
Applications are open for the Building Leaders and Creators (BLAC) Internship Program 2025. BLAC is a twelve-week, paid internship for creative thinkers that takes place at ad agencies across the country. Interns participate in shared experiences with shared resources and projects, and upon completion of the program become part of a network of peers and agency leaders who will continue to provide support throughout their careers.
BLAC is a champion for the more diverse and inclusive advertising industry of the future and seek to inspire and be inspired by a new generation of Black talent. BLAC is committed to providing safe and comfortable environments where all voices are respected and heard.
BLAC in 2025
- May 19 – August 8, 2025: Education + Inspiration + Experience + Community
- Intro Week: May 19 – 23 (1 week): Interns kick off the week with an onboarding day at their host agency, then join the national intern cohort virtually for four days of programming aimed to introduce them to advertising, agency roles, and countless Black leaders in the industry.
- In Agency: May 26 – July 23 (8 ½ weeks): Interns get to work in their host agency, training in their role, participating in meetings, listening in on client calls, and helping with pitches to gain exposure and hands-on experience. BLAC staff gathers the national cohort 2 to 3 times a week virtually, for continued professional development and community-building experiences.
- Pitch Project: July 24 – August 1 (1 ½ weeks): The interns are briefed by P&G brand reps. Working in teams, they’ll develop and pitch their creative concepts to leading national brands.
- Career Fair: August 4 – 8 (1 week): Two full days of workshops, guest speakers, and work time for final resume and portfolio tweaks help prep the cohort to enter interviews and info sessions with hiring agencies and brands participating in BLAC’s Career Fair.
Eligibility
Applicants to the BLAC internship program should:
- Be a member of a group underrepresented in advertising and marketing, including those who identify as Black or BIPOC.
- Be at least 18 years of age by the start of the summer program.
- Be based in the United States.
- Be fully available for the 12 weeks of the summer program, and able to commit 29 hours each week during standard business hours.
*Accommodations will be made for students finishing the spring semester during the first weeks of the program. - Be a creative thinker and problem solver! This can mean many things. You might be artistically driven, like a writer or designer. Perhaps you’re more strategically creative, thinking two steps ahead and forecasting trends. Maybe you aim your creativity at navigating relationships, quick to offer solutions to keep everyone aligned and collaborating. All types of creativity are welcome!
Application
- Create a two-ish minute video showing and/or telling what makes you a creative thinker and problem solver.
- Submit your video, along with application responses, by the February 14 deadline.
For more information, visit BLAC Internship.
