Intern, Corporate Affairs / Consumer & Brand

Who we are:

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. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

More about the role:

Are you looking to kick-start your communications career by working with some of the business’s smartest, most creative minds? Working at Burson means being part of a global network of thinkers, doers, and game-changers, where good people and exciting opportunities are plentiful. 
 
Burson is looking for an intern to work across both our Consumer & Brand, and Corporate Affairs teams.    

The successful candidate would join us in working with some of Canada's most well-respected and dynamic organizations. Our internships are designed for students enrolled in or recently graduated from related programs to give you hands-on experience working in a fast-paced agency setting. You’ll have the chance to work on client files across a variety of our services and practices, access senior talent, and participate in internal education and training programs.  

Our team is integrated, so our interns get to work closely with our account and specialist teams, supporting various projects, including media relations, social/digital media, writing, monitoring and research. 

What you’ll do:

• Be involved in developing client-facing deliverables 
• Media and stakeholder outreach 
• Participate in brainstorms and internal strategic meetings 
• Track and share news and trends with the team and clients
• Create materials, including media lists, media pitches, client reports, meeting agendas and summaries, insight notes, measurement reports and more.  
• Monitor for media coverage and social media conversation 

Experience that contributes to success:

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from communication, public relations, public affairs, or related programs where placements are required as part of the educational curriculum. 
• Strong time management skills, with experience in multi-tasking, prioritizing competing demands, and meeting deadlines 
• High attention to detail 
• Eagerness to learn and drive to take initiative 
• Deep interest in current affairs and an active consumer of media and social media, with a passion for networking and staying on top of trends  

You belong at Burson:

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. 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 backgrounds and 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.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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