Internship @ Global Strategy Group

Global Strategy Group (GSG) works at the intersection of business, politics, and causes. Our team is made up of a great group of professionals who come from various backgrounds in strategic communications, research, and public affairs. Our culture and values play an integral role in how we operate, and we work hard to bring passion, energy, and drive to everything we do! Global Strategy Group is the go-to public affairs, communications, and research partner for companies, causes, and campaigns. We work with our clients to build their reputations, tackle big challenges, and win.

Global Strategy Group is proud to kick off our internship search, and we’re looking for you! Our in-house creative and media agency, The L@B, focuses on enhancing the strategic communications as well as brand and message development work of our Communications & Public Affairs practice. Our internships are designed for recent graduates who are motivated to jump in and take a hands-on approach to learn all aspects of the work we do for our clients.

Throughout your internship with GSG, you will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of a bustling agency while contributing valuable work to the team. You must have excellent communication skills, demonstrate creativity, and understand the importance of attending to even the smallest details.

The design intern will work with our Creative Director to respond to client requests, as well as assist with GSG’s internal rebranding efforts, and day-to-day administrative/project management of the creative department.

This is the perfect opportunity to bring your design experience to the consulting space.

Our design interns must be able to commit to working full-time (40 hrs/wk). The position will be a hybrid role with an in-person component in our New York office. The internship will begin in January and go through May 2025. The pay rate is $20/hour.

Join us as we work to grow our creative department and capabilities, assisting with corporate projects, as well as projects with a social impact!

Responsibilities:

Assisting with the design of client work, from reports and one-pagers to digital and social media advertising for GSG clients
Assisting with the development of key elements for proposals and pitches
Creating iconic images to be used for client work pulling elements from stock into new compositions
Designing video treatments, PowerPoint presentations, print ads, and digital ads in all formats
Strong sense of typography to create compelling and engaging communications in any media

Qualifications:

Motivated, responsible, self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, able to work with minimal direction
High level of attention to detail, strong work ethic, and high level of professionalism
Strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Excellent design skills and strong ability to come up with creative design concepts
Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), with some experience using PowerPoint
Comfortable working quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Prioritize and multi-task effectively
Comfortable working independently, as well as part of a team
Confidence speaking on the phone with colleagues and vendors
Familiarity with and understanding of design best practices for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please send your information our way!

When submitting your resume, please include a cover letter which highlights your relevant experience, along with why you want to be part of the team at GSG. We are interested in candidates who align with our mission and want to contribute to our continued growth.

Candidates who match the needs for the position will be contacted via email.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation to complete your online application or participate in the interview process, please reach out to [email protected] or you may call (212) 260-8813 and ask to speak to someone in Human Resources – Talent Acquisition.

Global Strategy Group, LLC.

Global Strategy Group (GSG) is a full-service research, public affairs, and communications agency tackling some of today’s most complex and important challenges. With more than two and half decades of experience and a team of 150+ talented professionals, we protect and build corporate reputations, influence public affairs decision makers, advocate on important social issues, and win campaigns. We combine unparalleled subject matter expertise with data-driven insights and innovative methodologies to generate urgency among stakeholders and key audiences, delivering tangible success for our clients.

Global Strategy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At GSG, we are distinguished by our depth of talent. Our people are team players, straight shooters, and problem solvers. We bring passion, energy, and drive to everything we do. This all comes from our closely held firm values, which have guided us since the day GSG opened its doors. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace provides a diverse, inclusive, and culturally rich atmosphere and are always looking for talented individuals to add to our culture.

We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute.

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