Account Coordinator Intern (Summer 2026)
Lyft
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
Lyft Ads wants to build the largest transportation media network. We turn Lyft's in-app platform and the country's largest bikeshare network into powerful advertising opportunities that enhance the rider experience. Our team culture is dynamic and rewarding, and we're looking for customer-focused problem-solvers excited to create impactful campaigns.
As an Account Coordinator Intern in Lyft Ads, you will partner closely with our sales team to support day-to-day operations and help drive revenue. You’ll gain exposure to the media landscape and play an integral role in pre and post sale workflows, campaign management, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates are curious, highly organized, strong communicators, and excited to learn in a fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities:
- Build foundational knowledge of digital media, advertising technology, and the ad sales landscape
- Gain an understanding of the ad sales lifecycle, including pre-sales planning, RFP fulfillment, inventory management, confirming specs, populating templates, and post-campaign reporting
- Support Account Managers and Account Coordinators with campaign management tasks such as trafficking, generating screenshots, tracking pacing, building client-facing decks, analyzing data, and identifying insights to improve performance
- Learn Ad Operations workflows through hands-on experience with ad servers (e.g., tag implementation, QA, third-party measurement, optimizations)
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners such as Legal, Finance, Product, and Engineering to support process improvements and meet client deadlines
Experience:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or a related field with a graduation date between December 2026 and Summer 2027 (required)
- Demonstrated interest in client services, media, or advertising
- Leadership experience or involvement in extracurricular activities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to collaborate in person in an office environment
- Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working across highly collaborative, cross-functional teams
- Experience with project-management or ticketing tools (e.g., Airtable, Jira) is a plus
Benefits:
- Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Mental health benefits
- In addition to holidays, interns receive 2 days paid time off and 3 days sick time off
- 401(k) plan to help save for your future
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program
Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the New York City area is $39-$41/hour. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.