Ad Populum aligns corporate strategy and fosters growth across its unique, robust roster of subsidiary companies. With a diverse portfolio of legendary brands including NECA, Chia Pet, Rubies Costumes, Enesco, Kidrobot, WizKids, ExKaliber, Graceland, and Radical Share, Ad Populum is a leader in pop culture collectibles, iconic American products, Halloween costumes, gifts, home décor, tabletop gaming, Amazon brands, and digital marketing. Our subsidiaries are renowned for their innovation, quality, and cultural significance, making Ad Populum a dynamic force in the entertainment, consumer products, and digital marketing industries.
Rubies II LLC is the world's largest designer, manufacturer and distributor of Halloween costumes and accessories. We offer a vast selection of products that extends well beyond Halloween, helping people around the world celebrate holidays and special occasions from Easter to Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day to Christmas, New Year's Eve to bachelorette parties and everything in between. With costumes and accessories from the hottest licensed properties and our stellar in-house design team, we offer something for everyone in the family... even your pets! With our finger on the pulse of pop culture, our license portfolio includes collections from movies and TV shows like Batman, Beetlejuice, Wizard of Oz, Game of Thrones, Five Nights at Freddy's, Jurassic World, and Baby Shark, and iconic characters like Superman, Barbie, Wednesday Addams, Chucky, Wonder Woman, Garfield, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and many more.
Internship Overview:
The Ad Populum Internship Program offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various brands and departments within our organization. Interns will work on real projects, collaborate with team members, and develop skills that are essential for their future careers.
We're seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our dynamic team for a Summer Internship opportunity at Rubies. This internship will run for a ten (10) consecutive weeks between June and August and be based on site at our offices located in Westbury, New York. Relocation will not be provided. The pay rate for this internship is $20.00 per hour (not negotiable.)
Offering hands-on experience and exposure to the exciting world of Halloween costumes and merchandise, we have several opportunities across departments including Graphic Design, Finance, Human Resources, Costume Design, Operations, and more!
Responsibilities:
Assist department initiatives with the ability to work on meaningful projects that make a direct impact on company operations
Collaborate with teams cross-functionally in a creative environment
Develop industry knowledge and valuable skills to help build your career
Conduct research and analysis to support team objectives
Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas
Shadow team members to understand departmental functions and processes
Prepare reports and presentations as needed
Collaborate with other interns on cross-departmental projects
Final candidates will receive a tailored job description for their assigned department.
Qualifications:
You are currently enrolled in a college or university degree or advanced degree program (2025 grads invited to apply as well.)
Must be able to commute to our office and work on-site 3-4 days each week
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Creative thinker with attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
Have a passion for Halloween, pop-culture, and creative industries
Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ad Populum Offers:
Hourly rate $20.00 per hour (non-negotiable)
Hands-on professional work experience across multiple disciplines
Mentorship from experienced professionals
Networking opportunities within the company
Potential for future employment opportunities
This position is based on-site in our Westbury, New York office. Relocation support is not available.
Ad Populum LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.