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FleishmanHillard is seeking a full-time summer digital intern to work on a range of clients out of our Washington, D.C. office. We offer college juniors, seniors, recent college graduates, and graduate school students the opportunity to learn from leading digital experts through a comprehensive internship program. Interns are an integral part of our dynamic team and work closely with staff across social media strategy & activation, paid media & advertising, social media research & data analytics and more. From consumer brands to government agencies, trade associations to embassies, this position touches many high-profile accounts in FleishmanHillard's global client network. At FleishmanHillard you define it. We help you make it happen.

FleishmanHillard is intentional about using diversity, equity, and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. Staying true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work, we do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world's most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our DE&I goals.

Responsibilities: Day-to-day (and hour-to-hour) responsibilities may span from crafting customized web and social metrics reports, assisting in the management and creation of paid and organic social campaigns, helping to run sponsored content and influencer programs, content strategy and ideation, navigating content management systems and emerging social platforms, conducting social media research and ongoing monitoring, providing background research on client-specific issues, identifying influencers, drafting content on behalf of clients, exploring and implementing AI tools to streamline our work and enhance creative output, identifying best practices and guardrails for responsible AI usage in communications, staying current on emerging AI applications in the digital marketing landscape, etc. Online communication is constantly evolving therefore so is our work!

NOTE: This internship offers a hybrid work experience (remote and in-office). The position is available to applicants local to the FleishmanHillard Washington, D.C. office or applicants willing to relocate as necessary.

Qualifications: Candidates must be a college junior, senior or a recent college graduate and hard working with at least a 3.0 GPA. The candidates must also display an eagerness to expand their skills in social-focused communications, marketing, advertising and project management and be available to work full time Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m ET. The ideal candidate for this position must be social media savvy, extremely comfortable analyzing and interpreting data, has experience pivoting between multiple projects, able to navigate data analytics and is highly detail oriented. The ideal candidate is genuinely curious about artificial intelligence, eager to learn how to effectively use AI tools to solve marketing challenges, and thoughtful about understanding both the capabilities and limitations of AI in communications work. Specifically, the candidate should also have some experience in the following areas:

• Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.).
• Experience or interest with paid social media tools such as Meta Ad Manager, X Ads Manager and LinkedIn Ads Manager.
• Familiarity with social listening and analysis to inform social media strategy and/or content creation.
• Proficient or interested in analyzing and interpreting high volumes of data. High degree of proficiency with Excel is preferred.
• Ability to write clear and concise presentations for client summarizing data insights, outcomes and implications in a straightforward and enlightening way for clients.
• Ability to draft short-form and long-form content for social platforms (including copy for Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, etc.).
• Foundational knowledge of AI tools and applications (such as ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) and a willingness to explore how AI can improve workflow efficiency and creative processes.
• Experience with or interest in web development, SEO and/or GEO.
• Committed to cultivating diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Our Story: We're more motivated by what we can give than what we receive. That holds true for our colleagues, clients and communities across cultures and time zones. We believe giving our best is only possible in an environment that empowers us to truly be our best, so we focus on creating belonging for all and caring for the whole person. Because when you belong and have what you need to thrive both at work and in life you're free to be you. To pursue your dreams and passions. To be bold and try new things, in the name of personal and professional growth and of work that leads to meaningful progress for the world. So, we respect and support one another amid differences, and we acknowledge and celebrate who each of us is. We accept that we don't all have to have the same perspectives, beliefs, background or experiences to do great things together.

FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their week, in accordance with their local office hybrid work policy. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees' lives. We acknowledge that our people are diverse individuals with unique circumstances and needs, and therefore our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.

FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $18 per hour. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography.