Account Coordinator Intern (Summer 2026) at Lyft - New York, NY

Discover your career in advertising and media with the Account Coordinator Intern (Summer 2026) position at Lyft in New York, NY. Lyft Ads is revolutionizing transportation media, turning rideshare and bikeshare into powerful advertising platforms. This internship offers hands-on experience in ad sales, campaign management, and digital media operations. Perfect for students graduating between December 2026 and Summer 2027 pursuing degrees in Business, Marketing, or Advertising.

Role Overview

The Account Coordinator Intern role at Lyft Ads in New York places you at the heart of one of the fastest-growing media networks. Lyft's mission to serve and connect extends to its advertising arm, where you'll support sales teams in creating impactful campaigns that enhance rider experiences. This summer 2026 internship is ideal for curious, organized individuals excited about digital advertising.

In this entry-level role, you'll dive into the ad sales lifecycle—from pre-sales planning to post-campaign analysis. Gain exposure to ad tech, trafficking, and optimization while collaborating with cross-functional teams. New York, NY's vibrant office environment fosters belonging and growth, making it a prime launchpad for your advertising career.

Why New York? As a hub for media and tech, Lyft's NYC office offers unparalleled networking in advertising sales jobs. Interns here don't just assist; they contribute to revenue-driving initiatives in a dynamic setting.

Key Responsibilities

As an Account Coordinator Intern, your responsibilities will build a strong foundation in advertising operations:

• Develop expertise in digital media, ad tech, and sales landscapes through immersive learning.
• Master the ad sales lifecycle: pre-sales planning, RFP responses, inventory management, spec confirmation, template population, and reporting.
• Assist Account Managers with trafficking, screenshot generation, pacing tracking, deck building, data analysis, and insight generation.
• Hands-on ad ops: tag implementation, QA, third-party measurement, and optimizations using ad servers.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Product, and Engineering for seamless workflows and deadline adherence.
• Support daily operations to boost revenue in Lyft's transportation media network.
• Analyze performance data to recommend improvements.
• Build client-ready materials and reports.
• Collaborate on process enhancements.
• Track multiple campaigns in a fast-paced environment.

These tasks ensure you'll leave with practical skills for account coordinator careers in advertising.

Qualifications

To thrive as a Lyft Account Coordinator Intern:

• Pursuing Bachelor's in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or related (graduation Dec 2026-Summer 2027).
• Interest in client services, media, or advertising.
• Leadership or extracurricular involvement.
• Excellent written/verbal communication for office collaboration.
• Proficient in Excel, MS Office, Google Workspace.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, multi-project settings.
• Analytical with detail-oriented problem-solving.
• Team player across functions.
• Bonus: Airtable, Jira experience.

No prior professional experience required—this is built for motivated students entering advertising internships.

Salary & Benefits

Lyft offers competitive pay for interns, estimated at $45,000-$55,000 annualized, reflecting New York market rates for advertising interns. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Mental health support.
• 2 PTO days + 3 sick days.
• 401(k) plan.
• Commuter subsidies.
• Lyft Pink perks.

Plus, invaluable industry exposure and networking.

Why Join Lyft?

Lyft Ads is pioneering transportation media, blending rideshare with advertising innovation. Join a culture of belonging where interns thrive alongside top talent in NYC. This role accelerates your path in ad sales careers, offering real impact on campaigns reaching millions. Lyft's commitment to inclusivity ensures all voices matter. Past interns have launched into full-time roles in media agencies and tech firms. With New York's energy, subsidized rides, and growth opportunities, this is more than an internship—it's your advertising career starter.

Stand out in competitive job markets with Lyft on your resume. Skills gained here transfer to Google, Meta, or agency account management.

How to Apply

Ready for Account Coordinator Intern jobs at Lyft? Submit your resume, highlighting relevant coursework, leadership, and interest in advertising. Applications for Summer 2026 open soon—apply via Lyft's careers page. Prepare for interviews focusing on your organizational skills and enthusiasm for media. Lyft is an equal opportunity employer.

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