With Who: Zeno Group
Location: Washington, D.C.
Dates: Spring 2020
Position Description: This is a paid internship. We are currently searching for a full-time intern to join our burgeoning Research & Insights team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and skillset in writing and communications, be passionate about the news and cultural trends, and have a strong desire to understand “what makes people tick”. An understanding of basic research concepts is a plus. In keeping with our philosophy of listening before we speak, Zeno is unique among PR agencies of our size due in large part to our dedicated research and planning function. As a result, we never do things based strictly on guesswork or mere intuition. We are data and insight-driven. The team looks at relevant industry trends; we dig deep to comprehend the cultural and societal landscape, so that everything we do is anchored by a clear and resonant strategy.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree (recent graduate or current student – preferred majors include English, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, etc.)
- Aptitude for research, especially as it relates to uncovering relevant trends and societal shifts
- Outstanding written and verbal communication, and the ability to organize one’s thinking to establish a thoughtful point of view on work
- Strong design skills to help build presentation materials – MS Office (including MS PowerPoint and Word) proficiency is a must – advanced design skills would be highly valued
- Great organizational and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative spirit, results-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work against deadlines
- Resourceful and proactive with the ability to operate effectively – both independently and within a team
- Basic understanding of how data is used in research
- Previous experience with survey research and memo writing is a plus
Application Deadline: Applications close on January 14th, 2020 at 1:05 pm
Apply (or see more information): Submit your application via Handshake today! (If you don’t have a Handshake account, select to create an account on the internship preview webpage. Questions? Contact us at commdept@cofc.edu)