Brand & Communications Intern

Ideas United is a creative studio built on the power of storytelling. Our progressive model allows our team to take an unconventional approach – by finding and fostering emerging talent, we have built a global talent network of 3,500 storytellers working alongside over 50 in-house creatives. We shape experiences, rethink conventions, and speak to new audiences across four key categories: students, brands, universities & nonprofits, and originals. We focus on producing authentic, story-driven content to create for a better future. We are a group of people working to lift voices and create change for the underrepresented, the emerging and the lifelong storytellers.

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Summary

Ideas United is offering a summer internship to a few creative, hardworking individuals who are curious about pursuing careers in the creative world! Summer interns will discover, hands-on, what working in a fast-paced agency is all about.

Internship runs May 20 to August 8

$16.50/hr 

20-25 hours a week

• Learn the role and responsibilities of each team within iU
• Work closely with your intern manager that will guide and assign your tasks
• Shadow projects and gain knowledge of the project lifecycle
• Participate in project brainstorms
• Gain hands-on experience performing coordinator tasks for iU projects
• Work with fellow interns on an internal, live project
• Learn about Project Management, Account Management, and Business Development processes and strategies
• Learn how we use Monday.com to build and track project deliverables
• Draft documents and correspondence relevant to current projects 
• Develop social media content
• Support team by scheduling social media posts and updating content calendars
• Assist with basic research on industry trends, competitors, and audience insights

• Desire to learn about the creative industry
• Passion for learning about new topics, people, and organizations
• Connection to the iU purpose and mission
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Availability to work during the entire summer program
• Storytelling skills or interest in strengthening 
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to receive and act on feedback

About our Team

We are a team of people with diverse backgrounds, different perspectives, and unique interests. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability have equal opportunities to thrive, collaborate and create.