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General Requirements for ALL Applicants
  • Must be able to commit at least two semesters to being a team member at The Agency (A full Summer C semester counts as a semester).
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  • Must be able to commit 10 hours a week.
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  • Must be quick to communicate with team members through The Agency's internal communication methods.
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  • Must enroll in The Agency Immersion course.
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CREATIVE

WE ARE: Imaginative, Bold, Versatile

Our Creative team is a powerhouse of imaginative and bold artists who push the boundaries of what's possible. With their innovative ideas and versatile skills, they craft compelling visuals and narratives that captivate audiences and set new industry standards. They're not just creators; they're visionaries who turn dreams into reality.

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COPYWRITER

Job Description

​Copywriters collaborate with all aspects of the Agency. They are adaptable storytellers that bring ideas to life through their words. Their skills vary but encompass many types of writing styles such as long-form and short-form. Copywriters work closely with other creatives to get deliverables done for clients as well.

Qualifications

  • Quality writing and copy editing skills.

  • Maintain client brand guidelines while providing creative content.

  • Is responsible for working with other creatives to brainstorm and ideate for client accounts.

  • Copywriters on all accounts should be responsible for checking the grammar and wording of all team
materials prior to their delivery to the client. 

  • Capable of writing copy for materials such as client and internal website, social media posts, scripts, newsletters, blogs, decks, etc. 

Application Requirements

  • Must submit a resume with your past experience and cover letter.

  • Submit a portfolio with 3-5 writing samples.

  • Submit the copywriting assignment (if selected for an interview).

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Job Description

As a Graphic Designer at The Agency you will be working hands-on to bring ideas into visual form. Graphic Designers create imagery to complement and communicate ideas that inspire, inform or captivate their audience. They develop the overall layout and design for out-of-home material, brochures, magazines, social media ads, stationary, decks, mockups and more. Graphic design in advertising is all about the ability to creatively translate strategy and client needs into eye-catching visuals. If you have a knack for creative brainstorming, typography, color theory and composition– this is the role for you. We’re looking for someone with good communication skills, a willingness to learn and experience collaborating in a creative environment.

Qualifications

  • Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator.

  • Must be familiar with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. 

  • Familiarity with programs such as After Effects, Figma, and Google Slides is a plus.

  • Must be able to design with intention and explain design decisions in relation to the client ask and strategy.

  • Must be able to follow style guides and brand guidelines when working with client brands.

Application Requirements

  • Must submit a website URL with 3-5 projects showcasing your conceptual thinking and design abilities. Please double-check that your website link works.

  • Must submit a resume with your past experience and cover letter.

  • Please do not submit a PDF or a Sight Sound and Motion portfolio.

  • Submit the graphic design assignment (if selected for an interview).

FAQ

Do I need to have a portfolio when applying to The Agency as a Graphic Designer?

Yes, you need to have a portfolio and portfolio website with 3-5 projects displayed.

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Do you need to have have an Adobe subscription?

Yes, Agency members need to have an Adobe subscription or have access to the Adobe products on your own devices. Adobe provides a discount for university students which you can access through UF.

DEVELOPMENT

WE ARE: Analytical, Problem-solving, Tech-savvy

In Development, our analytical and detail-oriented tech experts thrive on solving complex problems and bringing digital dreams to life. Their precision and tech-savvy nature ensure that every project is executed flawlessly, from coding cutting-edge applications to building robust digital platforms that elevate our clients' brands.

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FULL-STACK DEVELOPER

Job Description

As a Full-Stack Developer at The Agency you will be working hands-on to create technical solutions that bring Graphic Designers’ vision to life. Full-Stack Developers work on both the front and back-end of the development pipeline. Some technologies The Agency uses are ReactJS, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Kotlin and Swift. Full-Stack Developers are tenacious problem solvers and ambitious individuals who are eager to learn new technologies when a project requires it.



 

As a developer at The Agency, you will be a part of a team of both creative and technical individuals, so exceptional communication skills will be key to articulating your ideas to our teams. If you have a passion for technology, grit, and want to work in an innovative and interdisciplinary environment – this is the role for you.

Qualifications

  • Programming experience outside of class (hackathon, personal project/website, etc.)

  • Ability to provide articulate documentation along with organized and maintainable code.

  • Basic understanding of programming fundamentals

  • Ability to collaborate with designers and build designs based on a wireframes/mockups

  • Exceptional time-management skills.

  • Able to succeed and complete projects in a fast-paced and innovative environment

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with JavaScript, HTML/CSS, ReactJS, AR/VR development, and/or Figma

  • Mobile app development experience

Application Requirements

  • Must submit a resume with your past experience and cover letter.

RESEARCH

WE ARE: Inquisitive, Methodical, Thorough

Our Research team is the brain behind our strategies, driven by an insatiable curiosity and a methodical approach. They dive deep into data, uncovering valuable insights and trends that inform our decisions and shape our campaigns. Their thorough and data-driven analysis ensures that we stay ahead of the curve and deliver strategies that resonate.

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STRATEGIST

Job Description

As a strategist at The Agency, you will work closely with both analysts and creatives to develop client strategies. Strategists will lead focus groups, utilize cutting-edge social listening tools and ideate campaign strategies. Strategists learn how to efficiently search for and analyze qualitative information, turn this information into actionable client strategies and then present these strategies to clients.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to commit 10 hours per week.

  • Must be quick to communicate with team members through the Agency’s internal communication methods.

  • Ability to collaborate and communicate efficiently with other team members.

  • Must be comfortable with quick turnarounds and short deadlines.

Application Requirements

  • Must submit a resume and a cover letter.

  • Must submit a sample research project. If it is a group project, make sure that you have clearly defined which section contains your contribution.

Analyst

Job Description

Analysts will develop and analyze surveys, utilize top-of-the-line market databases and industry-leading analytical tools to collect data and develop insights. Analysts learn how to efficiently search for and analyze quantitative information, turn this information into actionable insights and then present this information to clients.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to commit 10 hours per week

  • Must be quick to communicate with team members through the Agency’s internal communication methods

  • Ability to collaborate and communicate efficiently with other team members

  • Must be comfortable with quick turnarounds and short deadlines

Application Requirements

  • Must submit a resume with your past experience and cover letter.

  • Must submit a sample research project. If it is a group project, make sure that you have clearly defined which section contains your contribution.

FAQ

What kind of analytics platforms do analysts use?

Analysts use social data analytics platforms ranging from RivalIQ to Google Analytics. Experience with more statistics-oriented analytical software, like SPSS, is a plus, but we do not use such platforms at The Agency.

 

Do I need to have experience with data analytics platforms?

No, you do not need to have previous experience with data analysis or analytics platforms. Previous experience, however, is a plus.

PRODUCTION

WE ARE: Resourceful, Collaborative, Innovative

Efficiency and resourcefulness define our Production team, where technical expertise meets creative collaboration. These adaptable professionals manage every aspect of project execution, from planning to final delivery, ensuring that each production is seamless and impactful. They're the behind-the-scenes heroes who bring our creative visions to life with precision and innovation.

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Photographer

Job Description

Photographers are responsible for operating a variety of production equipment on set and on location, in order to capture engaging moments. They will work closely with team leads and Producers in both the pre-production and production phases in order to translate the creative strategy into purposeful content. The ideal candidate has either a familiarity with working on set or a strong desire to learn. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, has an adaptable personality, and is ready to collaborate with other team members in order to create internal and external content.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience with shooting on a camera, including technical skills such as knowledge of aperture, shutter speed, iso, etc.

  • Understanding of different types of shots, and angles to photographic client work, which may include interview, product and event photography

  • Knowledge of proper lighting for videos, such as three point lighting

  • Knowledge of photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom

  • Working with producers to buildout shot lists and mood boards

Application Requirements

  • Must submit a website URL OR a PDF with links to 3-5 projects showcasing your conceptual thinking and production/ managing abilities. Please double check that your website link works.

  • Must submit a resume with your past experience and cover letter.

  • Please do not submit a portfolio with assignments from the VIC3001 - Sight, Sound and Motion course.

Videographer

Job Description

Videographers are responsible for operating a variety of production equipment on set and on location in order to capture engaging stories. They work closely with team leads and Producers in both the pre-production and production phases in order to translate the creative strategy into purposeful content. The ideal candidate has either a familiarity with working on set or a strong desire to learn. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, has an adaptable personality, and are ready to collaborate with other team members in order to create internal and external content.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency with cutting and assembling video clips into final sequences in programs such as Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Final Cut Pro X

  • Knowledge of basic editing techniques such as timing and color correction to fit the aesthetic of the video and story

  • Knowledge of how to compositing audio, music and other sound effects to fit the story’s theme

  • Working with producers and videographers to bring storyboards and story outlines to life

  • Pro: basic understanding of motion graphics and other text effects OR a desire to learn 

  • Videography skills (see job description) are preferred but not required, however if accepted it is expected you are willing to learn these skills with help from the production team

Application Requirements

  • Must submit a website URL OR a PDF with links to 3-5 projects showcasing your conceptual thinking and production/ managing abilities. Please double check that your website link works.

  • Must submit a resume with your past experience and cover letter.

  • Please do not submit a portfolio with assignments from the VIC3001 - Sight Sound and Motion course.

Video Editor

Job Description

Video Editors are responsible for transforming the content Videographers gather into professional, high-quality videos. They will work closely with team leads and Production Coordinators in both the pre-production phase to translate the creative strategy into purposeful content.

 

The ideal candidate has strong experience in video editing techniques inside video editing softwares and knows how to collaborate with all other members of the production team to contribute to the final edit. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, has an adaptable personality, and is ready to collaborate with other team members in order to create internal and external content

Qualifications

  • Proficiency with cutting and assembling video clips into final sequences in programs such as Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Final Cut Pro X

  • Knowledge of basic editing techniques such as timing and color correction to fit the aesthetic of the video and story

  • Knowledge of how to compositing audio, music and other sound effects to fit the story’s theme

  • Working with producers and videographers to bring storyboards and story outlines to life

  • Pro: basic understanding of motion graphics and other text effects OR a desire to learn 

  • Videography skills (see job description) are preferred but not required, however if accepted it is expected you are willing to learn these skills with help from the production team

Application Requirements

  • Must submit a website URL OR a PDF with links to 3-5 projects showcasing your conceptual thinking and production/ managing abilities. Please double check that your website link works.

  • Must submit a resume with your past experience and cover letter.

  • Please do not submit a portfolio with assignments from the VIC3001 - Sight Sound and Motion course.

FAQ

What software do Video Editors use?
The encouraged software for video editors is Adobe suite. Editors will most often use Premiere Pro and After Effects to create motion graphics, videos, typography, and color correcting. 

Production Coordinator

Job Description

Production Coordinators are responsible for interpreting the client’s creative brief and make a plan to bring these conceptual ideas to life while communicating with Videographers and Photographers. We fondly refer to our producers as the “project managers” of production. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is detail oriented, and has an adaptable personality. We are looking for someone who has a strong desire to become familiar with the typical flow of working on set and who can act as support for our Videographers and Photographers.

Qualifications

  • Collaborating with Videographers and Photographers to create storyboards, shot lists and shoot run downs which fits with the theme of the story and goal of the video

  • Ordering and organizing what props are needed for the shoot, and making sure they arrive on the day

  • Work with Videographers and Photographers to determine what equipment they will need, ensuring it gets checked by videographers/ photographers before the shoot, and ensuring it all gets to and from the shoot

  • Creating folders and organization system for all files after the shoot.

Application Requirements

  • Must submit a website URL OR a PDF with links to 3-5 projects showcasing your conceptual thinking and production/ managing abilities. Please double check that your website link works.

  • Must submit a resume with your past experience and cover letter.

  • Please do not submit a portfolio with assignments from the VIC3001 - Sight, Sound and Motion course.Must submit a website URL OR a PDF with links to 3-5 projects showcasing your conceptual thinking and production/ managing abilities. Please double check that your website link works.

  • Must submit a resume with your past experience and cover letter.

  • Please do not submit a portfolio with assignments from the VIC3001 - Sight, Sound and Motion course.

FAQ

What does a day look like for a Production Coordinators?
Production Coordinators typically manage and oversee the entire production process from pre-production to post-production. Responsibilities on any given day can include coordinating with various teams, setting deadlines and reviewing shot lists, contacting businesses or models, and ensuring the project stays on track from concept to delivery. 

MEDIA

WE ARE: Strategic. Insightful. Agile.

Our Media team is a dynamic and trend-savvy group that masters the art of persuasion and strategic thinking. They craft and execute media plans that maximize reach and engagement, leveraging their extensive networks and insights to connect brands with their target audiences. Always on the pulse of the latest trends, they ensure our campaigns are not just seen but remembered.

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Media Coordinator

Job Description

As a Media Coordinator at The Agency at UF, you will work closely with the research and creative teams to creatively ideate media tactics to bring campaigns to life. You will be responsible for utilizing the brand strategy the research team has created to come up with ideas that engage a community, optimize the client’s campaign executions, and inform the creative direction based on data and trends.

 

Media Coordinators are in charge of creating content calendars, conducting social listening reports, executing campaigns across multiple mediums, reviewing performance marketing runs, and using analytics to enhance the strategy. This role creatively ideates campaigns and community management. We are looking for someone who has a natural knack for trend forecasting and knows all forms of media like the back of their hand. Media Coordinators should be ambitious, passionate, detail-oriented, and have both creative and strategic mindsets while collaborating well with others.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge and some experience in social media management, content creation, community management, or trend research

  • Interest in learning paid media, social listening, and pitching

  • Strong communication and organizational skills

  • Familiarity with AP Style and grammar rules are a must

  • Understanding of social media KPIs and what works for what platform

  • Ability to adapt your own creative ideas to what would make sense for specific clients’ needs and demographics

  • Demonstrate teamwork by collaborating and communicating respectfully and efficiently with other team members

Application Requirements

  • Must submit a resume with your past experience and cover letter.

  • Simple portfolio showcasing any social media work you have done for class or other jobs/internships and highlighting the engagement what you did for the post. If you do not have any previous work experience, we recommend creating a couple of mock social media posts for a brand you love and explaining why you think it would work.

FINANCE

WE ARE: Conscientious, Ethical, Detail-Oriented

The finance department is the backbone of The Agency, keeping our creative ideas grounded with precise budgeting and financial strategy. Whether they’re crunching numbers or finding innovative ways to maximize our resources, this team makes sure we have the fuel to power all our bold ideas.

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Financial Analyst

Job Description

As a Financial Analyst, you'll use financial data to inform important strategic investment decisions. Financial Analysts are skilled at understanding different stakeholders’ needs to make informed strategic decisions for The Agency.


 


The ideal candidate for this role is an analytical, detail-oriented person who can manage multiple work streams at once with competing deadlines. You should be interested in understanding finance and helping leaders understand and manage their financial needs. You can build financial models and simply communicate financial insights to others without a background in finance. This role has an opportunity for a direct pipeline to a paid finance leadership position in The Agency.

Qualifications

  • Schedule must have flexibility to attend team meetings

  • Eager to work with leaders across functions in a client services environment

  • Have a basic understanding of budgeting, financial statement analysis, and modeling

  • Intermediate proficiency in spreadsheet software (i.e. Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets)

  • Ability to manage multiple projects at once in various stages of the process

  • Ability to identify problems, pull insights from data, and recommend solutions

  • Ability to clearly communicate financial concepts to wider audiences

  • Interest in learning to use financial data to make decisions and inform strategy

  • Has taken an introductory course in finance or accounting

  • Leadership experience in the form of past internships, research assistant positions, clubs, sports, work, etc.

  • Work experience or advanced coursework in finance or accounting

  • Experience with leading initiatives, change management, and/or process improvement

  • Interest in getting involved in other teams or projects at The Agency

Application Requirements

  • Must submit a resume with your past experience and cover letter
    Must provide any relevant coursework and/or experience

CLIENT SERVICES

WE ARE: Empathetic, Organized, Communicative​​

In Client Services, our empathetic and strategic team members are the heartbeat of our agency, fostering strong relationships with clients and ensuring their visions are brought to life. 
They communicate seamlessly, organize efficiently, and drive projects forward with 
unwavering dedication, always striving to exceed expectations and deliver outstanding results.

OPEN ROLES

  • Project Coordinator roles will be available in the Fall 2025 recruitment cycle. Stay tuned for future updates and opportunities!

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Job Description

Project Coordinators are the entry-level position into account management and serve as the backbone to any client or internal team. Project Coordinators are professional and diligent, and immediately serve as leaders on any team. It is their responsibility to ensure the success of a project through efficiency and collaboration across the team. Project Coordinators are strategic organizers who consistently oversee the work being produced at all stages of a project. 



 

Managing projects means bringing passion into everyday situations. The work we produce is exciting, and Project Coordinators should emulate that same excitement and drive in their communications with the team. These attributes will help motivate Agency members to achieve their goals and deliver on specific initiatives. Project Coordinators also tend to have areas of interest outside of project management. This position allows Agency members to balance these interests and grow in multiple fields as they work with the team to help craft exemplary work for our clients and for The Agency’s internal goals.

Qualifications

  • Must have the ability to collaborate and communicate efficiently with other team members
Must understand the client’s business and industry at all times and educate others on the team on how to think about the big picture

  • Must construct and execute focused meeting agendas and take diligent notes in all meetings

  • Must be able to send effective meeting recaps and ensure that everyone on the team is aware of upcoming deadlines and expectations

  • Must be able to plan and build project workback timelines on Monday.com in accordance with project needs and department recommendations

  • Should be able to interpret and act on a Statement of Work (SOW)  to build a project plan

  • Must keep the Google drive folder organized and up to date with relevant information

  • Should be able to successfully bring together all members of the cross-functional team to work together

  • Sends calendar invites for internal and client meetings

  • Must be able to create a relationship with the account supervisor or project leader

  • Should have  strong instincts to flag any potential risk or roadblocks, and enlist help as needed

  • Will be able to develop a true connection with those on the team and department resources (leads) to whom you serve as a resource for all client-related information

  • Must take initiative to deliver above and beyond – sees gaps and finds ways to fill them

Application Requirements

  • Must submit a link to their LinkedIn profile

  • Must submit a resume with their past experience and cover letter

  • A writing sample and personal website are both optional

  • Must submit a link to their LinkedIn profile

  • Must submit a resume with their past experience and cover letter

  • A writing sample and personal website are both optional

FAQ

Do I need to be in the College of Journalism and Communications to apply to The Agency?

No, you can be any major and apply to be in The Agency.

Is The Agency a student organization?

No, The Agency is not a student organization. It is a for-credit immersion experience staffed by professionals and led by students where you can gain real marketing, advertising and client experience.

Are there any paid positions in The Agency?

After being in The Agency for over a year, paid opportunities are available for leadership members.

Is The Agency remote, in-person, or hybrid?

The Agency provides hybrid options whenever possible, but some roles require you to be in person for certain tasks. While we encourage everyone to come to the office in-person, many internal and client meetings are held on Zoom. For production positions, you will need to be in person to attend shoots.

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