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Overview

This full-time paid internship is 40 hours per week and runs June 27, 2024 – January 17, 2025. 

Deadline for submissions: March 10.

FleishmanHillard – one of the largest, most prestigious communication agencies in the world – is seeking talented and enthusiastic interns to launch their careers with our team. The position is based out of and reports to the Minneapolis office, which is an extension of FleishmanHillard St. Louis: our global headquarters. 

Through data-driven intelligence, bold creative and strategic purpose, FleishmanHillard has helped clients all over the world produce award-winning work across the fully integrated communications landscape. Two times a year, we hire a select group of highly qualified candidates for our internships to work with some of the best professionals in the industry. 

We have positions available across several disciplines and specialty areas including brand marketing, corporate reputation, public affairs and internal communication. But we don't just fill positions. We look for passion. Big-name clients. Coveted industry connections. Self-made career paths. Next-gen learning and development. And diverse, dynamic people who play as hard as they work. 

As an agency that values unique perspectives, global collaboration and truly diverse thinking, our ambition is to be the most inclusive communications agency in the world. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, including but not limited to people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. In addition to internship opportunities listed here, we also welcome applications for our Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship. 

We’re committed to expanding your mind and broadening your horizons. Whatever your goals may be, let FleishmanHillard set the stage for a transformative professional experience.

Deadline for submissions: March 10.

This full-time paid internship is 40 hours per week and runs from June 27, 2024 – January 17, 2025. This internship offers a hybrid work experience (remote and in-office). Note: candidates are required to work onsite in our Minneapolis office at least three days a week.

Responsibilities

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about communications, eager to learn and as committed to doing great work as we are. The FleishmanHillard experience provides the opportunity to grow personally and professionally through exposure to client service and the inner workings of a global, integrated communication firm.

Interns have the opportunity to be part of account teams and assist with campaign conception to execution, conducting research, developing media materials, building relationships with journalists, drafting content, tracking and analyzing results and other account-related activities.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have at least a 3.0 GPA, previous relevant internship experience(s) and completed their junior year of college, though recent graduates are preferred. This is a full-time internship that runs throughout the academic calendar, and we are unable to accommodate class schedules. Basic job requirements include excellent written and oral communications skills, an innate curiosity, strong time management, and a desire to learn in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. All candidates must also exhibit a desire and motivation to learn and the ability to work as part of a team. 

Application submissions must include all of the following:

1. Cover letter expressing interest in the internship program
2. Resume
3. Writing samples (two if possible): Examples can include materials written for a classroom assignment or previous internship (press release, pitch letter, media kit, social media calendar), a campus newspaper or magazine article, or an essay, blog post, letter or memo of some sort

About FleishmanHillard:

We’re more motivated by what we can give than what we receive, with a longstanding worldwide service commitment to support social inclusion in the communities in which we work and live. We specialize in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. FleishmanHillard was named 2021 PRovoke Global Agency of the Year; 2021 ICCO Network of the Year; 2021 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2022-2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year and Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year; Human Rights Campaign Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2018-2022; and to Seramount’s (formerly Working Mother Media) “Top Companies for Executive Women” list 2010-2022. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom Public Relations Group, and has 75 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.
 
FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model, and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their workweek. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees' lives. As such, we are open to discuss various work arrangements that accommodate individual needs and circumstances, including flexible scheduling and alternative work arrangements. 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. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our careers team or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development.
 
The anticipated salary range for this position is $17.50-$20 an hour.

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.