Jumpstart your marketing career.

Enhance your degree and hone your skills through real-world experience with our Junior Associate program.

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What is it?

The Junior Associate Program at Marketwake is an apprenticeship designed to jumpstart your career in marketing. You’ll gain hands-on experience in your chosen field—whether that’s Account Management, Project Management, Visual Design, Copywriting, Social Media, SEO, Paid Media, Web Development, Operations or CRM Management—by working on client projects alongside our industry experts. This program pairs you with a mentor, ensuring you receive personalized guidance, feedback, and opportunities to develop skills that will shape your career. As a valued team member, you’ll collaborate on innovative ideas that drive meaningful results.

Who can apply?

Why should I apply?

This program offers the unique opportunity to launch your career with the support of seasoned professionals and the guidance of an award-winning team. You’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with top talent, and develop specialized skills in a hands-on, real-world environment. Designed for growth and learning, this apprenticeship gives you the tools to succeed while setting you apart in the competitive world of marketing. Plus, you’ll gain invaluable insights into how to drive impact and make a difference.

How long would it be?

The JA Program lasts 22 weeks and is full-time, in-person, and paid. We hire for the program on an as-needed basis, meaning positions are available based on current opportunities and departmental needs. While completion of the program doesn’t guarantee a full-time position, many of our graduates have gone on to join Marketwake as permanent team members. This immersive experience is designed to equip you with the expertise and confidence to thrive in your career.

Become a specialist

Get paid to grow.

Become a specialist in one of the following areas:

Copywriting

Social Media

Visual Design

Project Management

SEO Management

CRM Management

Account Management

Website Development

Operations

Paid Media

Testimonials

Empowering the next generation of marketers

This Program Is Perfect for Recent Graduates

As a recent graduate, the JA Program was especially beneficial to me since I had no experience working in an agency atmosphere. No matter how prepared you feel walking into your first job after graduation, there is always something you weren’t expecting. This experience was the perfect way to help introduce me to agency life, while still having the security and comfort of having a mentor to help guide me. I gained the confidence I needed to step into and excel in the world of digital marketing.

Kendall Long

Associate Social Media Manager, 2024 JA Graduate

JAs Contribute Meaningfully From Day One

Being a mentor in Marketwake’s JA Program was an incredibly rewarding experience. I loved sharing everything I’ve learned during my time here—from the tactical, process-driven aspects of the job to helping instill our company’s culture in our JAs. Watching my mentee grow into a confident professional who leads meetings, speaks up on client calls, and consistently applies their knowledge is amazing to witness.

Griffin McNamara

Content Strategist, 2023 JA Mentor

A Truly Rewarding Journey

This program encouraged me to grow in important ways. I enhanced my technical skills and learned the importance of slowing down to prioritize quality over quantity. It was a lesson in mindfulness and professionalism that will stay with me for years to come. I’d highly recommend this program to any recent graduate or someone looking for a new career. It’s not just about building skills—it’s about building confidence, purpose, and a solid foundation for your career.

Katulife Muadinohamba

Visual Designer, 2022 JA Graduate

A New Way to Sharpen Your Digital Marketing Skills

It’s incredible to watch someone fresh out of college, with mostly theoretical knowledge, transform into a confident professional leading client calls and discussing marketing strategy. Working with my mentee during her time as a JA was especially fun because we really clicked, enjoyed working together, and both cared about the growth of our clients. Now, she’s someone I can turn to for brainstorming client ideas, and she’s a key teammate on my accounts!

Margaret McElwee

Account Manager, 2023 JA Mentor

Everyone Is Enthusiastic About Training Recent Grads

Marketwake will help you develop into a marketing expert in whatever discipline you choose, whether it be account management, paid media, social media, copywriting, visual design, etc. By the end of the program, I had to start leaving things out of my portfolio because I had so much work I was proud to show off. I was also astonished by how much I had grown as a writer in such a short time. All in all, I couldn’t recommend the program enough.

Eddie Carter

Copywriter, 2023 JA Graduate

A Unique Apprenticeship Experience

My favorite part of the JA Program was being able to learn from multiple account managers and getting to work on a variety of accounts. This program was really special because it allowed me to gain real experience practicing the role in a way that no other internship or program would allow me to.

Madison Pruitt

Associate Account Manager, 2023 JA Graduate