Strategy Intern

At GSD&M, we’re on a mission to build First & Only brands, meaning the first to do it and the only ones who can. We’re able to do this because we set a high bar for ourselves and our work. We care about what we put out in the world. We’re humans who like other humans. Our ideas make a difference. Shift culture. Create a smile. Inspire change. Initiate belly laughs. Deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We get better. We do it all over again. Because that’s what it takes to build and be First & Only.

Job Title: 

Strategy Intern 

 Position Summary: 

This isn’t your basic coffee run internship. This is GSD&M Daze of Summer. Come spend your summer days in a daze as you experience our fast-paced creative environment for yourself. Here, you’ll actually be working alongside our talented teams. From creative and account leadership to strategy and analytics and beyond, you can expect a real, hands-on competitive experience.  
 
GSD&M is a creatively driven, full-service advertising agency born and raised in the heart of Texas. Today we are a global agency in the music, food and “weird” capital of the world. We’ve won the Super Bowl, cleaned up at Cannes and continue to help iconic brands win every day. We live by our core values and believe an agency should be able to think like the diverse world that it’s talking with. We think it’s better to be honest than cool. We also play foosball in the agency bar and eat breakfast tacos for dinner.  
 
Details: 
 
What: Paid 40hr/week summer intern program  
 
When: Tuesday, June 2nd - Friday, August 7th 
 
Where:  Austin, TX Hybrid: In office (Tues, Wed, Thurs) / Remote (Mon, Fri) 
 
Who: Any college junior/senior/grad level students and recent graduates 
 
 Program Highlights:  
 
Agency Experience - Acquire hands-on, real work ad agency experience  
 
Intern Team Project - Collaborate on a cross-departmental group project  
 
Lunch & Learns - Gain insights into the role of each agency discipline 
 
Group Gatherings - Join in meet-ups with fellow interns and agency staff 
 
 
 
Job Highlights:  
 
As a Strategy Intern, you will support our teams by:

- Conducting research and sharing POVs based on the data you have access to and trends you identify in the social and cultural consciousness 

-Trendspotting and thought leadership. You’ll help keep our Strategy team on their toes by identifying interesting consumer and business trends that represent opportunity for the brand to have a first-mover advantage. 

- Helping with creative briefs. You’ll collaborate with your team to develop interesting and insightful briefs that inspire creative teams. 

-Become an expert on our brand’s competitors through research and competitive audits 

- Assist in preparing client-ready documents such as POV's, briefs, competitive audits, trend reports, etc. 

Key Requirements: 

Desired Characteristics: 

-Eager, Outgoing, Personable

-Team-player: You can collaborate and have a big-picture mindset

-Willingness to Learn: You absorb information and are endlessly hungry to learn

--Strong Organizer: You are able to prioritize things appropriately and understand deadlines. 

-Strong Communicator: You can get your point across efficiently and clearly

-Dedicated: You are loyal and willing to put energy and time into your craft 
 
Requirements:

Candidates must be enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate-level student in college OR recent college graduate (less than 1 year since graduation) 
 
Experience with secondary research platforms (Mintel, KANTAR, etc.) is nice to have, but not required 
 
Experience with social listening & analytics platforms (Brandwatch, Talkwalker, etc.) is nice to have, but not required  
 
Must be available during the length of the program (6/2/26 – 8/7/26) and able to come into the GSD&M Austin offices at least 3 days a week. Option to work offsite on Mondays and Fridays. 
 
Must be able to work full-time 40 hours per week.  
 
Applications will close February 28, 2026. 

At GSD&M, inclusion is our superpower.  An inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and empowered makes the work better, makes our agency better and ultimately makes the industry better. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by the Advertising Federation’s Mosaic Awards year after year for our efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion.

We consider ourselves lucky. Every day we wake up and get to build First & Only brands in an inclusive environment where everyone matters, all while enjoying generous benefits, plenty of time off, and opportunities for growth whether you’re just starting out or have been in the biz for a while.

GSD&M is an equal opportunities employer and will never favor or discriminate against anyone based on their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, gender identity, expression, or realignment.  If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please reach out to keisha.townsend@gsdm.com for support. 

This role requires regular in-office presence with a minimum of three days per week, to engage and collaborate in in-person team interactions and meetings as required.