Crisis Communications Intern (Spring 2025)

We’re passionate about expanding the boundaries of what we offer our clients by bringing diverse perspectives to the table. Are you creative and daring? Do you have digital savvy? Do you love to collaborate and solve complex issues? Are you ready to launch your career with Weber Shandwick? 

From creative brainstorming to day-to-day execution, Weber Shandwick’s Interns become an important part of a talented team that generates groundbreaking, award-winning programs. During the program, you’ll work  for iconic brands and companies 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.

What you'll do all day: 

• Create: Craft written communications including statements, key messages, and tough Q&As, and more. Research: Analyze brand risks and live issues using various tracking tools
• Engage: Problem solve  in real-time and with teams
• Hustle: Provide support across a range of complex, high-profile corporate issues/crisis communications situations
• Monitor: Track brands in traditional and social media 

What we're looking for in a candidate: 

• Thinking: Do it out of the box. Actually, it’s best if you’re wholly unfamiliar with the concept of boxes
• Communication: Speak, write and edit succinctly and compellingly 
• Digital: Know all the old school and the latest social media platforms, what brands are doing on them and what they should do next
• 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 are critical
• Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with platforms like Cision, Muckrack, Meltwater, Talkwalker,  and/or TV Eyes a plus
• Dynamic: You must be able to work in a fast-paced agency environment and juggle tasks
• 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: You’ll be invited to panels and workshops to learn from the greatest in the industry
• A possible career: Internships have the possibility of growing into a full-time position
• A paycheck! Interns are paid hourly 

Requirements:  

• Must be available to start January 2025
• The ideal candidate must be a college graduate, a current senior or have demonstrated transferrable skills 
• Candidates who can work full-time or part-time will both be considered

NYC 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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