Summer Internship

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. 

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

We’re the creative force behind some of the world’s most talked-about campaigns. Whether we're partnering with DP World to craft powerful campaigns driving real climate action and redefining representation with Dove’s iconic Real Beauty campaign, breaking barriers in gaming through the inspiring Code My Crown initiative. The work we create is designed to capture attention and get people talking. It’s not enough to be culturally relevant—our briefs demand that we change culture around us.  

At the heart of our success is our culture. At Edelman, our most valuable resource is you – our people – with a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, and smarts (with heart). We support one another, and encourage each other, and we’re looking for individuals who want to contribute to our culture. 

This summer, we’re excited to welcome a cohort of interns to join us for a nine-week programme from July which is designed to introduce you to a career in communications. You will have the opportunity to get stuck into a broad range of campaigns and communications programmes for some of the world’s leading brands. We offer interns the opportunity to rotate across two practices including but not limited to Corporate Reputation, Brand, Tech, Public Affairs, Health, Financial Communications, Influencer Marketing, Project Management, Data and Analytics, Strategy and Digital.   

Learning opportunities will include but are not limited to:

·       Help develop creative activations for clients, partnering with other teams within the agency as relevant

·       News monitor for clients and write comprehensive summaries to inform their business strategy 

·       Develop media lists, pitches and build relationships with journalists

·       Curate content for social channels and support channel management

·       Develop communications and content reports that analyse the success of campaigns 

·       Draft briefing material for executives

·       Identify and evaluate speaking platforms for clients

·       Support with research tasks

·       Work with junior team members to ensure accurate account administration

About you: 

At Edelman, interns are an integral part of our team, working alongside experienced consultants to bring campaigns to life. This internship is designed to show you every aspect of how a global communications consultancy operates, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience. While we don’t expect you to have all the answers today, we are however, looking for candidates who are passionate about pursuing a career in communications and are: 

·       Curious about world affairs and like to keep on top of the news agenda

·       Keen learners, who like trying new things and are open to new challenges

·       Team players who are always ready to lend a hand

·       Dynamic problem solvers who tackle challenges with a growth mindset

·       Organised, self-starters

·       Familiar with Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel

·       Familiar with social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary  
• Hybrid working set-up  
• A line manager who helps you to set objectives that empower you to achieve your goals for the internship 
• A buddy who helps you find your way around and navigate a busy agency environment
• Informal 1:1s with senior members of the team to discuss career pathways 
• Bi- weekly training sessions that include but are limited to: Media relations 101, How to draft material for the press, The basics of social media communications, Research skills, and Health and wellbeing in the workplace 
• Several social activities such as daily free breakfast, Thursday team socials and team meetups 
• An opportunity to network with team members across all communications specialisms at Edelman  
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Applications will close on Monday the 14th of April. The Internship will run from the 7th of July until the 5th of September. You will need to be available to work from our offices in London Victoria three days a week.

In order to apply for the internship, please carefully consider and answer the attached application questions. We encourage you to provide, original, authentic responses that reflect your personal perspective and experience.  

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.