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GSD&M · 10 hours ago

Strategy Intern

Austin

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

GSD&M is a creatively driven, full-service advertising agency based in Texas, known for building First & Only brands. As a Strategy Intern, you will support teams by conducting research, identifying trends, and assisting in the preparation of client-ready documents.

Advertising

Responsibilities

Conducting research and sharing POVs based on the data you have access to and trends you identify in the social and cultural consciousness

Trendspotting and thought leadership. You’ll help keep our Strategy team on their toes by identifying interesting consumer and business trends that represent opportunity for the brand to have a first-mover advantage

Helping with creative briefs. You’ll collaborate with your team to develop interesting and insightful briefs that inspire creative teams

Become an expert on our brand’s competitors through research and competitive audits

Assist in preparing client-ready documents such as POV's, briefs, competitive audits, trend reports, etc

Qualification

Secondary research platformsSocial listening platformsTrend analysisCreative brief developmentCommunicatorOrganizerWillingness to learnDedicatedTeam player

Required

Candidates must be enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate-level student in college OR recent college graduate (less than 1 year since graduation)

Must be available during the length of the program (6/2/26 – 8/7/26) and able to come into the GSD&M Austin offices at least 3 days a week

Must be able to work full-time 40 hours per week

Preferred

Experience with secondary research platforms (Mintel, KANTAR, etc.) is nice to have, but not required

Experience with social listening & analytics platforms (Brandwatch, Talkwalker, etc.) is nice to have, but not required

Benefits

Generous benefits

Plenty of time off

Opportunities for growth

Company

GSD&M

Glassdoor3.9

GSD&M is a leading national marketing communications and advertising company

Founded in 1971

Austin, Texas, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.gsdm.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Roy Spence

Co-Founder & Chairman

Steve Gurasich

Founder, Vice Chairman

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