Company description
About BBH:
BBH is a creative agency behind world-famous advertising for brands like Levi's, Google, Playstation, Smuckers and more. We call ourselves the black sheep because we don't like fitting in. We hate it actually. And all our creative work
strives to disrupt the norm. When the world zigs, we zag.
https://www.bartleboglehegarty.com
Overview
About the BARN program:
BLACK SHEEP WANTED for BARN , a 10-week summer internship program at BBH's New York office that prepares you for a career in advertising.
During BARN, you will collaborate with a group of Creative, Strategy, Account, and Program Management to learn all the ins and outs of the advertising industry. You'll have the opportunity to make real work for real clients and gain mentorship
from our ad vets (we're biased, but our Black Sheep are some of the best in the industry). You won't do a single coffee run ever.
We don't care whether or not you have previous advertising experience. What we care about (and we care about this a lot) is that you have a unique and unusual perspective to share with us.
Tons of our current black sheep started in BARN. And lots of other BARN alumni went on to have kick-ass careers at other top-notch creative agencies.
Sooo, what do you say? Want to zag with us?
The Application:
In true Black Sheep fashion, we want you to get creative and Show us your Zag!
Please attach your resume and application responses to the below questions as a PDF file.
We look forward to getting to know you!
How would you use peanut butter, vodka, and a tire to escape a deserted island?
Which reality tv show do you think you could win and why?
Creativity can come from anywhere. Tell us about something you think is a creatively brilliant zag!
Our Disciplines:
? Creative : Our creatives work in pairs made up of a Copywriter and an Art Director. You come up with creative ideas and then bring them to life. To join BARN as a Creative, share a collection of things that shows off your creativity - a portfolio. We aren't looking for a polished and perfect portfolio, but work that expresses you and your creativity. Also, make sure to note in your application which position on the Creative team you're interested in:
? Copywrite r: Copywriters handle all things words. If you love writing short stories, poems, your friends' Instagram captions, jokes, zines, fake doctor notes then this copywriting thing could be for you. At BARN, you'll work with an Art Director partner to brainstorm creative concepts and craft all the words that go into them.
? Art Director : The color to the copy. Maybe you doodle on every napkin, take photos, make memes, photoshop Steve Buscemi's eyes on your friends' faces, or obsess over the yearly pantone color. At BARN, you'll work with a Copywriter partner to brainstorm creative concepts and craft all the art that goes into them. If you have a basic knowledge of the Adobe creative suite, great! If not, no biggie.
? Design : Our design team brings crafting to the forefront in every project the agency does, no matter what it is. You partner with all the departments to bring everything to life. Like determining the font of multi-million dollar campaigns. Think of all the power you'll have! You will act as the hub for all design assets (internal and external)
? Account Management : Our account teams are the bridges between our clients and the agency, keeping everything running smoothly while making sure the brand shines. Budgets? Timelines? They've got them locked down. But their real superpower? Knowing the brands inside and out.
? Program Management : As a Program Manager, you'll be the glue that holds it all together working alongside Account closely to ensure efficiency, quality, and smooth sailing. If you're detail oriented and love solving problems, keeping things on track, and making magic happen behind the scenes, this could be your perfect gig.
? Strategy : Clients come to us wanting to get from Point A to Point B. Butthere are just so many possible paths. That's where the Strategy team comes in, arming ourselves with research and intuition, knowledge of everything from memes to medieval eating practices, plotting the path ahead and getting the team excited about it. If you love sitting behind a two-way mirror eavesdropping on focus groups, or stalking social media to find the latest trend - this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Key dates and Program Details:
?We will only review completed applications which include responses to the above questions.
?Applications will close March 27, 2026
?If you are selected for an interview, applicants will be notified early April.
?BARN is a 10 week program based in our New York City office. The program runs from June 1, 2026 through August 7, 2026. All candidates must be flexible to work from our NYC office a minimum of three days a week for the
entirety of the program.
Qualifications
?A passion for creativity.
?Interest in working in a creative industry.
?Legally authorized to work in the US.
Additional information
Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $16.12- $23.44/hr.This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 3/27/2026.
