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Chicago Summer Internship 2026

brunswickgroup
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

The Opportunity

Brunswick Group’s Americas offices are pleased to offer a dynamic and substantive summer internship program. As an intern, you will play an active role in developing corporate communications strategies that help clients navigate today’s fast-moving financial, political and social landscapes. You’ll collaborate with our client teams on work that is both meaningful and high-impact - supporting organizations as they manage some of the most visible and sensitive situations shaping industries and public conversation.

About the Role

Client Contribution & Handling

  • Draft key communications materials such as press releases, Q&As and key message documents
  • Develop an interest in and grasp of media and market intelligence and share that with teams appropriately
  • Leverage in-house AI tools and other resources to manage workload and keep deliverables on track, on time and of the highest quality
  • Contribute to brainstorms and pitch preparation
  • Deliver ideas and content to account teams
  • Produce high quality client deliverables that showcase the expertise, thinking, judgement and research behind our recommendations and strategic advice

Contribution to the Firm

  • Establish and maintain strong internal relationships, ensuring high-quality deliverables and responsiveness across multiple time-sensitive engagements
  • Draw insights and opportunities from your personal and professional networks, and leverage that knowledge appropriately on behalf of the Firm and our clients
  • Participate in, and contribute to, training sessions where appropriate, taking advantage of learning and engagement opportunities

Teamwork and Collaborative Approach

  • Act as the “eyes and the ears” of the team, keeping up with the news, tasks and opportunities
  • Share ideas, knowledge and recommendations with client teams
  • Earn the respect of peers and colleagues and learn from colleagues throughout the program

What We're Looking For

At Brunswick, we seek curious individuals dedicated to learning and growth. We value potential, strong work ethic, sound judgement and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Standout Intern candidates demonstrate the following skills & attributes:

  • Thinks ahead, takes initiative and is reliable in prioritizing and delivering time-sensitive tasks.
  • Analytical and creative thinking. Thinks strategically and creatively to cut through complex issues and solve problems under pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills. Strong listening and writing skills, discretion, empathy and ability to relay a point of view concisely and clearly for the audience. 
  • Actively listens and works in cooperation with teams to share workload and knowledge, adapting to changing priorities.
  • A genuine interest in how organizations can make an impact in the world, an awareness of events and current trends and a desire to understand the key issues organizations need to navigate today.
  • Unrelenting attention to detail. You sweat the small stuff and strive to provide work product that is thoughtful, impactful and typo-free.
  • Must be a rising university senior enrolled in an undergraduate program.
  • Interest in business, public relations and corporate communications, with enthusiasm for understanding the media landscape and shaping narratives.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Multilingual and / or experience living or working outside the U.S. a plus.
  • Previous experience or internships in finance, media or communications a plus.

Application Deadline: January 5, 2026

 

Why Join Us

The compensation for interns is $20/hr. If you are approved to work more than 40 hours in a week, you will be eligible for overtime pay.

Office Policy: At Brunswick, our work is a craft that thrives in teaching environments. To facilitate learning, our policy is that interns are in the office five days each week.

The firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants or employees, as defined by applicable law. In addition to the application, the process may include virtual and in-person interviews, as well as an assessment, which may be timed. To request an accommodation during our application and hiring process, email americasaccommodations@brunswickgroup.com.

About Brunswick

Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes. 

Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.

Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world. 

Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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