Summer 2027 Intern, Insights & Optimization

About Athena

Athena is a creative place for leaders, risk-takers, and boundary-pushers. We partner with organizations looking to transform their presence, reputation, and performance. For more than a decade, we’ve delivered business insights, marketing strategies, and brand activations for leading organizations across industries ranging from telecommunications to major league sports. 

Our people make Athena, Athena. As a three-time Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where passion meets excellence. We are solutions‑oriented, collaborative, and not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make work that works—while sharing a few laughs along the way. 

All Athena internships are hosted in person at our Philadelphia headquarters. The Summer 2027 cohort will run from June 15th through August 11. Interns are expected to work 20–30 hours per week.  

About the Role

As an Insights & Optimization Intern, you’ll collaborate with experienced analysts and project leads to support the development, refinement, and delivery of data-driven insights across client and internal initiatives. You’ll gain hands-on experience with performance tracking, workflow optimization, and reporting tools—while building foundational skills in data analysis, visualization, and strategic communication. Working with the Athena team, you’ll contribute to high-impact projects across diverse sectors, with opportunities to take ownership of key reporting tasks and benefit from robust training and professional development. 

About the Program

The Athena internship program immerses interns in a collaborative, cross-functional environment where they work closely with teams across Creative, Marketing, Events, Operations, and Management Consulting—gaining exposure to how departments align to bring projects to life. Our Capstone Project allows interns to collaborate and contribute to real-world initiatives by presenting their proposal to internal stakeholders. Interns are mentored through weekly managerial check-ins and executive support. Athena fosters a culture of support, curiosity, connection, and inclusivity, which allows interns to shine. Our intern program begins in June 2026 and is a full-time opportunity to join the organization.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Collect and analyze data to support performance tracking and KPI reporting.

• Assist in building dashboards and visualizations using Excel or other tools.

• Support the development of client reports with insights and recommendations.

• Learn and apply business analytics techniques to real-world client data.

• Help identify process improvements and automation opportunities.

The skills and experience you should have:

• You’re a data enthusiast: driven by curiosity, you enjoy diving into data to uncover insights and propose data-driven solutions to ensure the success of a project.

• You’re a collaborator: whether it’s brainstorming with coworkers or working with other departments, you’re a clear, open communicator who can effectively share ideas and findings.

• You’re tech savvy: you’re familiar with data analysis tools and software, and you can learn new computer programs and adapt them into your workflow quickly.

• You’ve got it together: managing your time efficiently and highly organized, you're meticulous with details and ensure that all aspects of your work are thoroughly checked and accurate.

It’s a plus if you have:

• Prior experience with data collection and analysis

• Exposure to marketing, brand strategy, or social media analytics.

• Familiarity with business analytics and KPI reporting.

• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, VBA), data visualization, and dashboard design

• Experience with social listening platforms (Sprinklr, Brandwatch, etc), including advanced Boolean knowledge

• Leadership experience through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or team-based activities.

Benefits 

• Paid Experience: Interns are compensated at $20/hour, with biweekly pay throughout the nine-week program. 

• Flexible Scheduling: Interns are expected to work 20–30 hours per week, ideally on a consistent schedule. Hours are coordinated with managers to allow flexibility within the weekly limit.

• In-Person Engagement: This is an on-site internship based in Philadelphia, designed to provide immersive, real-world experience in a collaborative office environment.

• Professional Exposure: Interns gain hands-on experience with client-facing work, learning key skills in professionalism, communication, and public relations.

• Capstone Project: All interns participate in a Capstone Project, where they collaborate across departments to research and pitch a new client opportunity to Athena’s senior leadership and CEO.

• Cultural Experiences: Interns enjoy company outings that showcase Philadelphia’s culture and community—past events have included visits to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Citizens Bank Park.

Athena is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at 866.299.6040 or at AthenaGlobalAdvisors.com.