Influencer Intern

Strategic Planning Intern (Spring 2026)

Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications agency delivering daily on what we do best: solving complex business and communication problems. We earn attention and incite action for the best brands and organizations worldwide by championing integration and placing people, culture and relationships at the heart of our work. 

The Weber Shandwick Washington D.C. office is seeking enthusiastic recent college graduates to support the Strategic Planning team. The Strategic Planning team works closely with other teams across the agency – client relations, analytics, creative – and focuses on creative and brand strategy for clients across the private sector, government, and non-profit space.  

This internship focuses on developing skills in audience research, creative strategy, insight generation, and briefing both client and creative teams. We work on a wide variety of clients, supporting both advertising and public relations. A great intern candidate will have an eye for cultural trends, innate curiosity about why people behave the way they do and hold the beliefs they do, and the drive to uncover meaningful, truthful insights. Weber Shandwick interns will gain practical experience as fully integrated members of client service teams and will receive coaching from team members to help advance their career goals.

THE ESSENTIALS 

• Communication: Speak, write, and edit succinctly and compellingly. 
• Curiosity: Go digging for the “why,” looking in unexpected places.
• Critical Thinking: The ability to go from observation to insight to implications.
• Spark: Understand and articulate what sets you apart. 
• Attention to Detail: Deliver clear and precise work. 
• Awareness: Be news- and culture-focused, understanding the U.S. zeitgeist.
• Digital Aptitude: Demonstrate understanding of relevant social platforms, how brands are engaging their audiences on said platforms and broader trends in the digital space. 
• Management: Meet deadlines, put out fires and multitask. Work efficiently and work hard. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Research: Uncover cultural moments, trends, and opportunities for our clients to engage. 
• Create: Use research and insights to build strategies designed to inspire creativity and solve client problems. 
• Engage: Share big ideas in brainstorms and with teams. 
• Plan: Assist in event coordination and logistics. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required 
• Availability: 40 hours a week throughout the duration of your internship 

Washington D.C. 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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Design Intern (Spring 2026)

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 January to May

Washington D.C. 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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Weber Shandwick is looking for a Manager to join our Consumer/Influencer team in our West office. We are looking for a star candidate (5-7 years of experience) with an expertise in the consumer marketing space. We are looking for someone to play a hybrid Client Experience and Influencer role.

Candidate must have a deep understanding of the influencer landscape, but also have unique experience developing and executing both earned-led brand and influencer-led campaigns for consumer brands. The following is a general outline of primary responsibilities.

 

The Essentials

• Thinking: Intellectual curiosity and creativity is a must.
• Storytelling: Understand the elements that make a story exciting, what brands are doing in the press and on social platforms, 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.
• Interpersonal: Play nice, whether it’s in a team, with a team or independently.
• Technical: Know Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Media databases and social tracking tools and knowledge of influencer management systems a plus.
• Detail-Oriented: Whether it’s a media list or a recap report, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work is essential.
• Spark: Understand what sets you apart.

 

Responsibilities

Brand Strategy & Execution

• Own responsibilities for executional leadership of multiple client programs, budgets, plans
• Maintain daily client contact, serving as a trusted resource and advisor
• Facilitate cross-functional team integration (strategy, creative, integrated media specialists, influencer)
• Translate strategies into tactical plans; ensure team deliverables align with strategies
• Develop messaging for clients and oversee the creation of media strategies that take an integrated approach to driving awareness with target audiences
• Proactively support and suggest improvements and new ideas to exceed client expectations by leveraging industry knowledge and experience
• Demonstrate financial acumen in the areas of budgeting, billing and staffing

 

Influencer Strategy & Execution

• Demonstrated passion for influencer marketing both personally and professionally; specific interest in the luxury lifestyle, food and design space
• Craft influencer strategies for yearlong plans and product launches
• Research, vet, contract and manage relationships with influencer talent
• Develop influencer briefing materials
• Oversee influencer briefings and content creation, monitor influencer content performance, track against KPIs and prepare detailed recaps
• Take responsibility to execute influencer strategies
• Manage and build relationships with influencers and third party agents
• Mine current news cycle for ad hoc influencer opportunities
• Demonstrated expertise in social platforms, user behaviors and emerging trends

 

Client & Team Engagement

• Communicate with clients on daily basis
• Provide basic client counsel
• Serve as a key participant in client meetings and presentations
• Proof and edit client related documents as needed
• Manage client and team resources and deliverables around major campaigns and product launches
• Mentor junior staff

 

 

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
• 401k (with employer match)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Juice Money – $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
• MyDays – Flexible holiday schedules
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Employee Family Leave
• Family Building Benefit

Salary range: $78,000.00 – $88,000.00

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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