Context - The 2026 Come Up Internship Program

Who We Are

Translation is a well-established independent agency and thriving music business, built to help ambitious brands harness the power of culture to solve their biggest challenges. As a unique mix of experts in culture, technology, and storytelling, we are united by a passion to grow brands in ways that advertising alone can never do. 

We are an entrepreneurial business – not a traditional “ad agency.” That means we value resourcefulness and tenacity just as much as we value creativity and intelligence. We’re unapologetically ambitious, but we’re also a tight-knit crew.

Context Planning (Discipline)

In Context Planning, we choreograph campaigns and diffuse them through culture by focusing on where, when, and who the ideas live through. In other words, our work ensures that our brand partners are showing up in the right places, at the right moments, with the right people, so the audience is most receptive to the message they’re bringing.

You should apply for the Context Strategy internship if… 

You’re curious about people and culture. You like asking questions about why people behave the way they do, how trends start, and what makes different communities and platforms unique. You enjoy learning through research and observation, and using what you find to help shape ideas and decisions.

What You'll Do

Context creates clear plans and frameworks that help teams decide who we’re talking to, where ideas should show up, and when they matter most.

• Research cultural trends, audience behaviors, platforms, and communities
• Help answer questions like: Who is this for? Where should it show up? When does it matter?
• Support strategy development by gathering insights, examples, and references
• Track how brands, artists, and creators show up across culture and media
• Help turn research into clear takeaways that inform creative and campaign decisions
• Collaborate with creative, strategy, music, and production teams

This role is less about having all the answers and more about learning how to ask the right questions.

Come Up Internship

As an intern at UMT, you are an integrated member of the team. You’ll spend 10 weeks gaining the kind of "hands-on" experience that actually moves the needle.

Real Work, Real Impact: You’ll be embedded in client and internal projects. You won't just watch—you'll contribute to deliverables that go out the door.

Master the Industry Stack: We’ll get you under the hood of the professional tools, software, and platforms used by the best in the business, ensuring you leave with a market-ready skill set.

Curated Professional Development: Beyond daily tasks, you’ll participate in "The Come Up" workshops designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and industry execution.

Direct Access & Mentorship: You aren't just a face in the crowd. You’ll receive 1:1 mentorship from seasoned pros and have roundtables from Intern Alumni and UMT executives to learn how the business scales.

Network for the Future: Build lasting professional bonds with a cohort of high-performing peers and industry leaders in the heart of Brooklyn.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a rising senior or recent college graduate
• This internship is based out of our Brooklyn, NY office, required to be in-person Tuesday through Thursday
• Must to be able to attend the internship from June 2nd through August 7th

Not sure where you fit? You contain multitudes.
We’re looking for "multi-hyphenate" talent—the strategist who codes, or the creative who loves data. If your skill set doesn't fit into just one box, don't worry. Explore our range of disciplines and find where your unique DNA matches our needs. Feel free to apply for up to two different internship roles that align with your career goals - we want to see where you shine brightest.

About UnitedMasters, Inc.

UnitedMasters Inc. represents the creative solutions company, Translation, and the leading software and services platform for independent creators, UnitedMasters. UnitedMasters enables ownership, exposure, and new paths for financial return for independent creators, while Translation helps brands leverage the power of contemporary culture to achieve transformational growth. Combined, UnitedMasters, Inc. is the world’s leading marketplace for cultural capital, connecting independent artists and brands to realize a future in which all creators own their future. Backed by Alphabet, Andreessen Horowitz, and Apple, UnitedMasters, Inc. is reimagining how brands and artists come together to tell their stories, build profitable growth, and push culture forward.

Salary Hiring Range: $20.00/hour

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