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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: 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 12-week experience. 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 8 - August 28, 2026, 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 in office hybrid policy. Please note, this application is for one of our client-facing positions within the following practices: Consumer & Brand, Corporate & Public Affairs, Energy & Industrials, Health & Wellness, Digital, Mobility & Transportation, Technology, Grassroots (Direct Impact) and Performance Media. To help you understand our practices and to aid in your decision making when choosing your top three areas of interest, please review the descriptions at the bottom of this post. There is a separate application for Creative Copywriting roles on the Burson HBSI landing page. If you are interested in a Creative role and this client facing role, please feel free to apply for both. They are all still a part of the broader Harold Burson Summer Internship, you will just have a different focus area. Application requirements (Incomplete applications will not be eligible for consideration): • Resume • Cover Letter • Writing Prompt: Identify a quality, skill, or value that you believe is profoundly important but often overlooked or undervalued in contemporary society. In 500 words, reflect on why you consider it so vital and how it presents itself in your own life or the lives of others. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST. If you have specific questions, please email the HBSI team at HBSIProgram@bursonglobal.com. What you'll do: 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. • Consumer & Brand- We build brands that enhance reputation, create culture and influence consumer behavior. Whether putting brands into pop culture at the speed of news or addressing more deeply seeded societal challenges, we develop communications that create reputation capital for our clients with unrivaled intelligence, innovation and impact. • Corporate & Public Affairs- From policy shifts to trade to supply chain dynamics, our experts have worked directly with policymakers around the world. We understand the drivers and know the players, the power centers and the right messages - and messengers - for success. Our global team of strategic advisors provide seasoned counsel and nuanced strategies that reflect and respond to the multi-layered realities of today's global communities. • Health & Wellness- We provide strategic counsel and flawless execution from corporate to R&D communications to regulatory milestones and more. We have strong connections to regulatory bodies and a deep understanding of the intersection of advocacy, policy and sustainability. • Insights, Data and Intelligence - Burson's Insights, Data & Intelligence team transforms information into action. We cut through the noise, analyzing brand perception, monitoring online conversations, and conducting custom research to uncover actionable strategies. Leveraging data science and AI, we uncover hidden patterns and predict future outcomes with precision, empower brands and businesses with the insights they need to succeed. • Performance Media- The Performance Media team specializes in developing integrated media campaigns that intersect audiences where, how and when they are the most receptive to content. The team is focused on developing programs that not only drive results, but also uplift the brand. The team works to craft amazing stories on behalf of our clients that get audiences to move in the desired direction to make defendable business impact across digital media channels and develop custom measurement and attribution programs to deliver. • Technology- Technology has never been more transformative, more promising or more risky. Burson deftly navigates that balance, and no one is better prepared to help technology clients navigate what's next. • Mobility & Transportation- Whether it's transportation by air, rail, road or sea, we're focused on setting clients up for progress - positioning them to overcome challenges, both economic and social, and capitalize on opportunities presented by technological advancements. We help clients adapt to and navigate the complex network of policies, people and regulations necessary to reach their most critical audiences. • Energy & Industrials- Adept at communicating complicated and fast-moving issues, we help energy clients navigate the transition toward sustainable progress. Our experts work across the global energy system, convening government, business and public sector players, and through all parts of the communications mix, delivering issues expertise and engaging stakeholders at every level and across every market. • Direct Impact (Grassroots)- Our team has a nationwide field network that offers scalable, high impact communications services covering every community, media market, political jurisdiction, and digital landscape in the U.S. We redefine what is means to engage communities and move stakeholders through 21st century grassroots and purpose-driven communications. Experience that contributes to success: • At the start of the internship, must be a recent (May/June) 2026 graduate. • Strong research, written and verbal communication skills • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to handle high-pressure situations Please note, Burson does not provide any form of relocation/housing assistance. Once hired, it will be up to the individual to find accommodations for the duration of the program. #LI-FB1 Burson is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome. The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between: $18-$19 USD 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. When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. 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