Burson
Creative Team Intern
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 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 our Creative team working as a content creator, social & influencer creative.
There is a separate application for 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. 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
Portfolio
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.
Innovation – Innovation at Burson is not just about technology. It is the creative reinvention of how reputation is managed and protected, blending our unique product portfolio with deep industry expertise to drive value for clients across all sectors. Burson Labs combines technology with human capability and the development of AI-enabled tools to deliver powerful, more precise, and culturally relevant solutions that forecast audience behavior and improve communications in real-time. Our consultancy guides the digital transformation of our clients’ business and the agency.
Strategy, Creative & Content – Burson is reinventing how we use creativity to meet our clients’ challenges. Our creative and content hubs comprise of five core disciplines: Creative Strategists who use insight to develop platforms; Creative Directors who turn cultural insights into ideas; Content & Publishing Strategists who plan the creation and delivery of content; Digital Planning & Optimization experts who define the digital customer journey; and Data & Analytics specialists who use data to track the performance of our campaigns.
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
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between:
$18-$19 USD
Closed
Status:
Apply by:
January 9, 2026