Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.
The Harold Burson Summer Internship (HBSI) Program gives early-career professionals an opportunity to explore the world of communications at a top-tier global communications agency during an exhilarating 16-week experience. During this paid internship, interns work alongside top professionals in the field, participating in everything from strategy and planning discussions to creative brainstorms aimed at capturing national news, shaping public opinion and sparking community engagement.
The HBSI culminates a real-world challenge where interns research, design and present a campaign for a current Burson client to the agency’s senior management, receiving feedback, tips and insights that would ordinarily take years to obtain. The summer internship program offers an invaluable career-development experience. So … are you ready to be a Harold Burson summer intern?
The program will run from June 9 – September 30, 2025, and you will be connected to one of our U.S. offices. The health and well-being of our employees, including you as our future intern, are our top priorities. All our offices are open, and we plan to welcome you to them as many days a week as you'd like, but Burson U.S. is currently following an 8 day/month in the office hybrid policy.
We are seeking a highly creative and enthusiastic Social Content Creator Intern to join our team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in developing engaging social media content, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to real-world client projects. You will be immersed in the fast-paced world of social media marketing and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and best practices.
Application requirements (Incomplete applications will not be eligible for consideration):
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Portfolio
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 2, 2025 at 11:59 pm PST. If you have specific questions, please email HAROLD Intern Program [email protected].
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development of creative and engaging social media content (text, images, videos, GIFs, stories, etc.) across various platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.).
- Brainstorm and contribute to social media campaign ideation and strategy
- Collaborate with our Influencer team on tasks from influencer identification to influencer ideation
- Conduct social media research and competitive analysis.
- Assist with community management, including responding to comments and messages.
- Monitor social media trends and identify opportunities for client engagement.
- Collaborate with the creative & content teams on content calendars and scheduling.
- Participate in client meetings and presentations (as appropriate).
- Assist with other tasks as needed.
Experience that contributes to your success:
- May/June 2025 undergrad graduates in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and best practices.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Visual storytelling skills and experience creating engaging content.
- Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Photoshop) is a plus.
About Burson (A WPP Agency):
As part of WPP, Burson has access to leading agencies across all disciplines to help our clients navigate their most pressing challenges and significant opportunities. Our employees also benefit from learning programs through WPP and exposure to the best talent in the business.
The Burson Group is a strategic network of highly specialized global agencies that partner with clients across geographies, stakeholders and sectors. Together, we help brands and businesses reinvent reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future.
Our careers page is designed to be accessible to everyone. If you need any specific accommodations during the application process, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is for applicants needing special assistance, so we may not be able to reply to other inquiries.
At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-all’s. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Burson does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry.
For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.
The compensation for this position at the time of this posting is $19.00 per hour. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details - https://mybenefits.wpp.com/.
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Burson is the global leader in communications, purpose-built to create value for our clients through reputation. We reinvent how reputation creates competitive advantage for our clients, so they can lead today and far into the future
