Edelman · 7 hours ago
Strategy & Planning Summer Intern
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$18/hr - $18/hrZeno Group is a global integrated communications agency that focuses on strategic communications. The Strategy + Planning Summer Intern will work on various projects, conducting research and collaborating with teams to develop strategies for clients.
AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsAnalyticsBrand MarketingCMSContent MarketingCRMMarketingPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Conduct research using a mix of traditional, social, and AI-enabled tools to support strategy development for current clients and new business pitches
Work with S+P leads in the development of creative briefs, trends forecasts, and landscape analysis reports across a variety of industries and clients
Participate in meetings with Analytics, Creative, Account, Business Development teams to respond to business strategic briefs
Identify and interrogate key trends, subcultures, and platform-specific behaviors to help teams understand how audiences, social movements, and cultural themes are evolving
Participate in strategic brainstorm sessions
Manage the day-to-day admin activities for Strategy + Planning
Qualification
Required
Inherent curiosity about the human condition - and a habit of asking why, who benefits, and what's missing
Self-ascribed culture vulture and/or data geek, with strong awareness of how platforms, algorithms, and communities shape culture today
Excellent research skills and a willingness to learn new platforms and tools
Experiment with emerging AI tools to accelerate research, synthesis, and ideation, while applying human judgment to evaluate quality and bias
Strong writing skills – can write with clarity, focus, and creativity
Confident presenter
Ability to work independently
Collaborative spirit
Someone who is hungry and wants to be part of an ambitious team
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans
Short and long-term disability
Paid subscription to Headspace
Access to mental health providers and other services through a best-in-class employee assistance program
Generous vacation
Paid holidays
Self-care time
401(k) plan
Pretax flexible spending accounts
Tuition assistance
Life insurance
Free access to a certified financial coach
Monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy
Company
Edelman
Edelman, a public relations firm, offers analysis, advertising, marketing, branding, and content and strategy management services.
Founded in 1952
5001-10000 employees
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