Internship

Engagement Strategy Intern

Posted on 1/10/2025

AbelsonTaylor

AbelsonTaylor

201-500 employees

Health and wellness advertising agency

Compensation Overview

$18 - $20Hourly

Chicago, IL, USA

The internship requires a hybrid schedule consisting of remote work and weekly on-site visits to the Chicago office.

Category
Business Research
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Social Media
Marketing
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • A graduating senior (2025) or an undergraduate junior (graduating 2026)
  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Communication, Advertising, or a related field
  • Organized and always up for a challenge
  • A creative problem-solver with a knack for knowing what content resonates with different audiences
  • Curious about the world around you and about social media in particular
  • A champion of diversity and an inclusive culture, who uses cultural competence to propel agency and client business forward
  • The ability to work independently and reliably on a hybrid schedule consisting of remote and weekly on-site visits to our Chicago office
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with seasoned Engagement Strategists to understand the opportunities, nuances, and best practices of the paid and organic social media and content landscape
  • Begin to understand how to best help our clients connect authentically with consumers in the social sphere
  • Get familiar with consumer trends, brand voice, culture, and the social media landscape to forge deep connections between brands and their audience
  • Conduct data analysis to generate campaign findings, analytic insights, and recommendations to enable continuous, measurable improvement
  • Apply insights to determine top customer targets, approach to targeting and implementation strategy to optimize customer experience and brand exposure
  • Collaborate with fellow interns on a comprehensive, final project to feature in your professional portfolio

AbelsonTaylor focuses on health and wellness advertising, creating narratives that make scientific data relatable. Their services cater to pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and wellness brands, helping them communicate effectively with both professionals and the public. The agency offers full-service advertising solutions, including design, marketing strategies, and campaign management, using multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive brand storytelling. AbelsonTaylor's independence allows for personalized service, and their unique ability to humanize data through emotional storytelling distinguishes them from competitors. The goal is to drive engagement and sales by making complex health decisions understandable.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • Recent leadership hires indicate a strategic push towards innovation and client acquisition.
  • Partnership with CSL Behring showcases capability in groundbreaking medical campaigns.
  • Expansion of media team enhances media capabilities to better serve clients.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from expanding healthcare marketing agencies like Juice Pharma.
  • Potential challenges in integrating new leadership into existing company culture.
  • Risk of over-reliance on key clients impacting revenue stability.

What makes AbelsonTaylor unique

  • Largest independent health-focused advertising agency with over 35 years of experience.
  • Specializes in emotional storytelling to humanize complex scientific data.
  • Offers full-service advertising solutions with multidisciplinary teams for cohesive brand stories.

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Benefits

Wellness programs

Competitive PTO

Friday lunches

Adoption assistance

WFH flexibility

Summer Fridays

401(K) matching

Discounted pet insurance

Learning & development

Community giving

Free snacks

Company News

Adweek
Sep 27th, 2024
Revolving Door Roster Updates: Alma, Oliver, Strawberry Frog & More

Healthcare advertising and marketing firm AbelsonTaylor Group has hired Antonio Rivera, a seasoned omnichannel engagement expert, as director of engagement strategy.

MM&M
Sep 12th, 2024
The Escalator: Eli Lilly, BeiGene, RevHealth and more

AbelsonTaylor Group, a 2024 MM+M Agency 100 honoree, hired Justin Zylberman as director of business development.

Reel Chicago
Sep 29th, 2023
AbelsonTaylor names Joy Holbrook as director of integrated production

AbelsonTaylor names Joy Holbrook as director of integrated production.

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Aug 8th, 2023
AbelsonTaylor Group names Janet Barker-Evans as executive vice president, chief creative officer

Leading healthcare advertising and marketing communications network AbelsonTaylor Group has hired innovative creative leader Janet Barker-Evans as executive vice president, chief creative officer.

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Aug 3rd, 2023
AbelsonTaylor expands Media team with appointment of Terence Prudhomme as Media director

AbelsonTaylor expands Media team with appointment of Terence Prudhomme as Media director.

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