2027 Summer Internship, Strategic Communication

Internship overview

What you will do

• Support client teams with strategic communications programmes and advisory work.
• Research industries, stakeholders, media landscapes and emerging issues relevant to clients.
• Help develop communications strategies, key messages and stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Draft press releases, briefing notes, talking points, Q&As and other client content.
• Monitor and analyze traditional and digital media coverage, identify trends and assess communications impact.
• Help prepare client meetings, executive engagements, speaking opportunities and events.
• Contribute to new-business proposals, research and pitch development.
• Collaborate with colleagues across sectors and specialisms on client assignments.

Basic qualifications

• Want to build a career in communications and PR.
• Be in the penultimate year of study, graduating in 2028, and expected to obtain a 2:1 degree or equivalent.
• Be available for the internship from June 14 to August 20, 2027.

Preferred qualifications

• Preferred: strong work ethic, positive attitude and proactive approach.
• Preferred: interest in business, current affairs, communications and issues shaping organizations and stakeholders.
• Preferred: understanding of traditional, digital and social media.
• Preferred: excellent writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Preferred: interpersonal skills, organization, time management and attention to detail.
• Preferred: curiosity, creativity, adaptability, initiative and ability to work under pressure.

About Strategic Communications

Learning and development

• Interns receive hands-on learning, regular feedback and guidance from colleagues.
• The firm describes professional development courses, coaching and ongoing learning opportunities.

Application process

• Applications close November 19, 2026.
• The process includes an online application with CV, a prerecorded video interview and two virtual interviews.
• The description says successful candidates will receive offers at the end of February 2027.