Research And Development Intern Jobs in Batavia, IL

Praytell is a creative communications agency built by strategic minds and spirited hearts who believe original storytelling, unexpected ideas and an instinctive recoil from anything remotely boring can shape culture and make people... well, give a sh!t. We partner with brands to create timely, integrated and headline-worthy campaigns across social, earned, digital, experiential and emerging platforms, all rooted in smart strategy, creative excellence and a deep understanding of what's resonating right now.

We've been doing this for just over a decade and have picked up some pretty cool awards along the way, including PRWeek's Best Place to Work (8x and counting), Agency of the Year and even a few your mom might recognize - even if she doesn't fully get what you do for a living.

Our work is collaborative, fast-moving and driven by curiosity, grounded in how we show up for our clients and for one another. If you're looking to join an ambitious, deeply supportive team that's focused on doing great work with great people and doesn't take itself too seriously, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Praytell is looking for our next Analytics Intern to join our team in Austin or Chicago. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to learn how data, research and insights power communications strategies and brand storytelling. As part of our Strategy and Analytics team, you'll support real client work across PR, social, influencer and paid media to turn data into insights that shape strategy, optimize campaigns and measure impact - what's working, what's not and what's next. If you love digging into data, asking "why" and uncovering patterns that tell a bigger story, this role is for you.

Overview:

• Start/End Date: June - December (six-month internship)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm local time (This role requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week during business hours. Candidates must be available to work between 9am-6pm and must be a recent graduate or graduating by the end of the internship.)
• Location: Austin or Chicago
• Pay: $20/hour, with overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week
• Benefits: You'll have the option to enroll in medical insurance during your internship.
• Post-Internship: This internship may lead to a full-time position based on performance and business needs; however, full-time placement is not guaranteed.

As an Analytics Intern, you will:

• Support the collection, organization and analysis of data across PR, social, influencer, paid media and integrated campaigns.
• Assist in building and maintaining reports that translate performance data into clear, actionable insights for internal teams and clients.
• Analyze media coverage, social media conversation and campaign metrics to help evaluate performance.
• Monitor ongoing campaign metrics to inform optimization or strategic recommendations.
• Conduct research, audits and competitive analysis to support campaign planning and audience insights
• Help track KPIs, benchmarks and maintain reporting standards across platforms to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Support the creation of client-facing reports and presentations, helping visualize data and summarize key takeaways in a clear, compelling way.
• Assist with data pulls from analytics, media monitoring and social listening tools.
• Support new business efforts by conducting research, pulling relevant data, analyzing trends and helping develop insights that inform pitch strategies and presentations.
• Stay up to date on analytics tools, platform updates and industry best practices in measurement, evaluation and reporting.
• Support the paid media team as needed.

About You

Experience you have:

• Coursework, internships or previous experience in analytics, research, communications, marketing or a related field.
• Comfort working with data and spreadsheets, including Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel.
• A basic understanding of analytics, measurement or reporting concepts.
• Interest in how analytics supports communications strategy and integrated campaigns.
• Experience supporting or contributing to projects (this can be coursework!) across PR, social, influencer or digital channels.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to synthesize data into clear insights.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced, agency environment.
• Strong written communication skills.

Equally important, you are:

• Ambitious and entrepreneurial
• Flexible and adaptable
• Meticulous and well-organized
• A creative problem solver
• Inquisitive and eager to learn
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Honest and ethical in all work
• Committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace

Interview Process

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, while we're incredibly grateful for your interest, we're not able to respond to each one individually. We'll be in touch with candidates we're moving forward with. We know how hard it can be to wait and wonder, especially in today's job market, so if you don't hear from us within 5 business days, it means we've moved forward with other candidates for this role. We truly appreciate the time and care you put into applying and will keep your application on file for future opportunities.

Our interview process typically takes 4-6 weeks, and here's what you can expect along the way:

• Submit Application
• Phone Screen w/ Head of Talent (30 Mins)
• Team Interview (30 Mins - 1 Hour)
• Leadership Interview (30 Mins)
• TBD: Short, Client-Agnostic Take-Home Test (Paid via Electronic Gift Card)
• Offer (Target Start Date: June 2026)

Who We Are

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all people and do not discriminate - period. All qualified applicants will receive consideration in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on any protected class and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace in every location where we operate.