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Octagon, Inc. Capital Markets Intern (Summer 2023) in New York, New York
We're passionate about expanding the boundaries of what we offer our clients by bringing diverse perspectives to the table. Are you creative and daring? Do you have digital savviness? Do you love to collaborate and bring big ideas to life? Are you ready to launch your career with Weber Shandwick? From creative brainstorming to day-to-day execution, Weber Shandwick's interns become an important part ofa talented team that generates groundbreaking, award-winning work. During the internship, you'll work on campaigns for iconic brands and companies you likely encounter every single day, among other things. What's in it for you? Our interns will earn practical experience as fully integrated members of account teams and will receive coaching from team members and other Weber Shandwick colleagues to help advance your career goals. More about the position: What you'll do all day: Create: Craft written communications including media materials, compelling social content, memos, and risk assessments Research: Examine brands, industry trends, and various issues using various resources Analyze: Answer questions, provide insights, and propose recommendations using quantitative and qualitative data Engage: Share big ideas in brainstorms and with teams Plan: Assist in event coordination and logistics Hustle: Pitch stories to media, develop media lists, track placements, etc. Monitor: Track brands and issues in traditional and social media and analyze conversations; draft reports summarizing conversation to inform client strategies What we're looking for in a candidate: Thought: Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; growth mindset Communication:Speak, write, and edit succinctly Digital: Have an understanding of all the old-school and latest social media platforms, what brands are doing on them, and what they should do next Management:Meet deadlines, put out fires, and multi-task. Work fast and work well Detail-Oriented:Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work are critical Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with platforms like Factiva, Cision, Muckrack,Meltwater, Talkwalker, Brandwatch, Quid, and/or LexisNexis are a plus. Dynamic: You must be able to work in a fast-paced agency environment and juggle multiple time-sensitive tasks Spark: Understand what sets you apart and what motivates you What you'll get from us: Buddy: All new hires are paired with a buddy dedicated to making your time with us amazing Built-in mentorship: You'll be invited to panels and workshops to learn from the greatest in the industry, as well as receive mentoring and guidance from your direct manager A possible career: Internships have the possibility of growing into a full-time position A paycheck: Interns are paid hourly Requirements: Student, recent grad, or related experience: Rising senior (4-year program), recent graduate, or demonstrated transferrable skills Availability: 40 hours a week from June to July 2023 NYC Salary range: $15.00 Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status. We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at . This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. IPG DXTRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. IPG DXTRA recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.