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Emerson Collective · 1 month ago

Summer Intern, Brand Creative Studio: Brand Strategy & Research

Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Emerson Collective is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world. The Brand Strategy & Research intern will support brand and campaign development through research, landscape analysis, and content development, contributing to audience insights and brand storytelling initiatives.

Customer ServiceNon ProfitSocial

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Conduct research across advertising campaigns, brands, and creative executions to identify trends, similarities, and insights

Analyze the landscape of today’s leading brands

Build clear, compelling decks (Keynote or Google Slides) that visually present and synthesize key insights and communicate strategic takeaways for internal teams

Research youth culture trends and help translate findings into actionable recommendations

Assist in developing audience personas and moodboards in collaboration with creative strategists

Work with team members to mock up and refine strategy decks that serve as internal creative tools

Collaborate closely with team members to deliver thoughtful, polished work

Qualification

Research skillsBrand strategyContent developmentGoogle SlidesKeynoteAnalytical skillsCuriosityCollaborationDetail-oriented

Required

Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, preferably pursuing a field in communications, marketing, cultural studies, design, or a related field

Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, visually compelling presentations

Demonstrated interest in brand building, communications strategy, creative content, or related areas, along with research skills in online research and academic paper development

Skilled in Google Slides or Keynote and comfortable using visual and written formats to tell a strategy story

Strong eye for details and clarity–able to make insights digestible for creative teams

Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously

Strong collaborative mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced environment, with an openness to constructive feedback

Curious about brand, culture, storytelling, and what makes creative work resonate

Cares about Emerson Collective's values, work, and impact