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Burson Summer 2026 HBSI (Creative, USA Hybrid -Chicago, IL)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

$18/hr - $19/hr

Burson is a global communications leader focused on creating value for clients through reputation. The Harold Burson Summer Internship (HBSI) Program offers early-career professionals a chance to explore communications at a top-tier agency, culminating in a real-world challenge where interns present a campaign to senior management.

Brand MarketingConsultingContentMarketingPublic Relations

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

During this paid internship, interns work alongside top professionals in the field, participating in everything from strategy and planning discussions to creative brainstorms aimed at capturing national news, shaping public opinion and sparking community engagement

Innovation – Innovation at Burson is not just about technology. It is the creative reinvention of how reputation is managed and protected, blending our unique product portfolio with deep industry expertise to drive value for clients across all sectors. Burson Labs combines technology with human capability and the development of AI-enabled tools to deliver powerful, more precise, and culturally relevant solutions that forecast audience behavior and improve communications in real-time. Our consultancy guides the digital transformation of our clients’ business and the agency

Strategy, Creative & Content – Burson is reinventing how we use creativity to meet our clients’ challenges. Our creative and content hubs comprise of five core disciplines: Creative Strategists who use insight to develop platforms; Creative Directors who turn cultural insights into ideas; Content & Publishing Strategists who plan the creation and delivery of content; Digital Planning & Optimization experts who define the digital customer journey; and Data & Analytics specialists who use data to track the performance of our campaigns

Qualification

Research skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationCreative thinkingHandle pressure

Required

At the start of the internship, must be a recent (May/June) 2026 graduate

Strong research, written and verbal communication skills

Able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to handle high-pressure situations

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Cover Letter

Portfolio

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship programs with industry leaders

A vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation

Packages designed to reward and retain top talent

Company

Burson

Burson offers public relations, media relations, crisis management, and digital communications services for organizations.

New York, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.bursonglobal.com

H1B Sponsorship

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