Weber Shandwick, a leading global communications agency, is seeking a talented and an enthusiastic fall intern in Washington, DC, to work with our Analytics practice. 

 

Our Analytics internship is a full-time, paid program designed to complement and enhance academic studies through participation in a variety of assignments and professional responsibilities. Interns work side by side with the firm’s diverse team of strategists, analysts, producers, designers, developers and campaign activators.

 

The intern assigned to our analytics team will work on a range of projects from communications reporting and automation to machine learning, and big data integration. You’ll work on clients of all types, using diverse data sets to solve strategic business and communications problems. Our strategy Analytics interns typically meet the following profile:

 

• Data Strategists: business analysts with basic understanding of statistics, digital analytics, and data visualization with a focus on how to use data to tell stories and build business cases

 

General Responsibilities:

• Conduct, compile, and present analyses to inform the strategic direction of integrated campaigns
• Carry out social media listening research to identify trends in online conversations and to pinpoint key influencers; should have basic comfort with Boolean queries or an interest in learning
• Use web and social media analytics platforms to measure campaign and content performance and provide data-backed recommendations for optimization
• Understand client background and needs, including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers and competitors in the marketplace
• Participate in strategic brainstorming sessions when invited by account leads or supervisors
• Sanitize raw data inputs and perform quantitative analysis in Microsoft Excel

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Availability: 40 hours a week throughout the duration of your internship. Our internship program runs from September – December.

 

Additional Qualifications: Ideal Analytics intern candidates will possess some combination of the following. Please note: you do not have to have ALL of these qualifications, just some combination of them, in order to be a viable Analytics candidate.

• Interest in data-based storytelling or data journalism
• Basic understanding of intersection of traditional and digital media platforms and familiarity with developments in the media industry
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, time-management, and critical-thinking skills
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, primarily in Excel and secondarily in PowerPoint
• Experience working with or interest in web analytics, social and traditional media monitoring, and social media analytics platforms
• Experience working with or interest in data visualization tools and creative ways to display information
• Keen eye for data trends and the ability to solve strategic business and communications problems
• Familiarity with developments in the media industry, plus knowledge of a variety of social platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.) and the latest news and trends affecting these channels
• Basic understanding of statistics, digital analytics, data engineering and data visualization with a focus on how to integrate analytics into marketing and communications strategies

 

Washington DC Salary range: $20.00 – $20.00

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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We are seeking a new Senior Strategist to join our team. The ideal candidate is someone who has previous strategy experience, a strong interest and aptitude in social media platform work, and a foundation of integrated digital media skills. You’ll be expected to work within an integrated team, working with account, creative and analytics functions to ensure flawless strategic execution of the client business objectives.

 

Position Description 

• Work both independently and collaboratively to develop campaign briefs and strategies focused on automotive, as part of cross-functional teams.
• Stay up to date on the digital latest trends, creating reports and guiding the team on activating against those trends
• Help turn research-based observations into inspiring insights and creative brief
• Have a deep understanding of social media platforms within an understanding of how to best execute on each individually
• Develop crisp and compelling content for client decks and pitches
• Perform business analysis, data mining, and visual storytelling
• Actively contribute to client meetings, creative brainstorms and strategy sessions
• Cultivate relationships with key decision-makers across the business, including creative and digital strategists, research/analytics experts, and account teams

 

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant work experience
• Strong understanding of the overall media and social landscape, with an emphasis on digital experience
• Knowledge of social platforms, including paid amplification and campaign optimization
• Strong knowledge of broad set of audience, insights and analytics tools such as YouGov, MRI, GWI, WARC, etc.
• Detail-oriented, multi-tasker with excellent time-management skills
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to construct an argument supported by evidence
• An active curiosity about brands and culture
• Ability to quickly understand and translate complex business or policy issues
• Strong time management, project management and organizational skills
• Meaningfully contribute to a civil, fast paced, inclusive and positive work environment
• Enough poise to work with multiple creative and account management colleagues across diverse experience levels and disciplines
• Proactive, self-starter who can work well both independently and as part of a team

The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• RRSP (with employer match)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Juice Money – $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – $50 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• MyDays – Flexible time off
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave Policy

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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As part of a dynamic content creation team our Design Intern will work with all members, including senior leadership, creative directors, designers, art directors, copywriters and producers. 

 

From creative brainstorming to day-to-day execution, Weber Shandwick’s Interns form the foundation of a talented team that generates groundbreaking, award-winning programs. During the program, you will work on campaigns for iconic brands and companies that you likely encounter every single day.   

 

What’s in it for you? Our Interns will earn practical experience as fully integrated members of account teams and will receive coaching from team members to help advance your career goals. 

 

How to apply:   

Candidates are required to submit the following supplements. Incomplete applications will not be eligible for consideration.    

1. Resume   
2. Portfolio link or relevant work samples (share anything that conveys the way you think or approach assignments, even if it was never produced; we like chicken scratches) 

 

More about the position:   

What you’ll do on a daily basis:  

• Create: Work within a creative team and collaborate actively with account managers and strategists to produce campaigns from conception to completion
• Design: You know your way around Adobe Creative Suite and can bring ideas to life in a visually engaging way—from 360° brand platforms to video, social, experiential, print, tech, and more
• Engage: Share big ideas in brainstorms and with teams
• Plan: Assist in event coordination and logistics
• Hustle:  You bring fresh thinking, elevated creativity and great ideas to every assignment. 
• Monitor: Track brands in traditional and social media

 

What we’re looking for from you:  

• Thinking: Do it out of the box. Actually, it’s best if you’re wholly unfamiliar with the concept of boxes
• Digital: Know all the old school and the latest social media platforms, what brands are 
  doing on them and what they should do next
• Communication: Speak, write and edit succinctly and compellingly
• 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 is a must
• Technical: Proficient knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Dynamic: Ability to work in a fast-paced agency environment
• Spark: Understand what sets you apart

 

What you’ll get from us:

• Buddy: All new hires are paired with a buddy dedicated to making your time with us amazing
• Built-In Mentorship: Access to former interns through panels and learning sessions who can give insight into what their experience was like, and advice on making the most of your summer
• In-person trainings and coaching: You’ll be invited to workshops and ongoing trainings in-person to introduce you to the latest and greatest in the industry
• A possible career: Internships have the possibility of growing into a full-time position
• A paycheck! Interns are paid hourly, at 40-hours per week

 

Requirements:

• Recent college graduate or related experience
• Availability: 40 hours a week from September to December

 

Washington DC Salary range: $20.00 – $20.00

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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