Corporate Issues Intern

Summary

Join Weber Shandwick's Internship program and become a part of a talented team generating groundbreaking programs for iconic brands. As an intern, you'll work on campaigns, earn practical experience, and receive coaching to advance your career goals.

Requirements

• Thinking: Do it out of the box. Actually, it’s best if you’re wholly unfamiliar with the concept of boxes
• Communication: Speak, write and edit succinctly and compellingly
• Digital: Know all the old school and the latest social media platforms, what brands are doing on them and what they should do next
• Management: Meet deadlines, put out fires and multi-task. Work fast, and work well
• Detail-Oriented: Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work are critical
• Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with platforms like Cision, Muckrack, Meltwater, Talkwalker, Brandwatch, Quid, and/or LexisNexis a plus
• Dynamic: You must be able to work in a fast-paced agency environment and juggle tasks
• Spark: Understand what sets you apart
• The ideal candidate must be a college graduate by the start of the internship or have demonstrated transferrable skills

Responsibilities

• Create: Craft written communications including media materials and compelling social content
• Research: Analyze brands using various resources
• Engage: Share big ideas in brainstorms and with teams
• Hustle: Pitch stories to media, develop media lists, track placements, etc
• Monitor: Track brands in traditional and social media

Benefits

• Buddy: All new hires are paired with a buddy dedicated to making your time with us amazing
• Built-In Mentorship: You’ll be invited to panels and workshops to learn from the greatest in the industry
• A possible career: Internships have the possibility of growing into a full-time position
• A paycheck! Interns are paid hourly