2027 Public Affairs Summer Internship - Early Careers

Charlotte, NC (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad6+ years expFull time

Posted 18 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive strategic initiatives in Public Affairs by turning data into insights, building partner relationships, and supporting campaigns while collaborating across teams.

  • Develop and evaluate strategic options and recommendations based on data insights.
  • Collaborate with Public Affairs colleagues and external partners to address risks and align on priorities.
  • Support engagement initiatives and contribute to enterprise-wide programs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development, design, and execution of business priorities.
  • Identify, gather, and analyze data and develop initial insights that inform strategic recommendations.
  • Provide production support and/or serve as a liaison to business partners.
  • Develop presentations and other documents for management and senior leaders independently and in partnership with other team members.
  • Evaluate strategic options and develop recommendations for feature enhancements and process efficiencies.
  • Partner and collaborate with colleagues across the Public Affairs organization.
  • Build new partner relationships while seeking feedback, creating alignment, and proactively addressing risks.
  • Build business acumen while strengthening your skills.
  • Be visible, present and actively engaged in Public Affairs Employee Engagement Initiatives.
  • Adhere to hybrid in-office attendance policy.

Requirements

  • 6+ months of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
  • Wells Fargo only considers candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who do not require work visa sponsorship from Wells Fargo now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.
  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in: Communications, Public Relations, Media Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing or related degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 – June 2028.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills.
  • Involvement in extracurricular enrichment activities through one or more of the following: volunteerism, student organization involvement, study abroad program(s), leadership position(s), non-profit involvement.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, interest and/or experience in financial services, strategy, and fintech, analytical skills and interest in identifying, collecting, and strategically analyzing information and data, helping drive insights and interest in developing strategic recommendations.
  • Familiarity with AI powered productivity tools (such as chat-based assistants and built in features like Microsoft Copilot) to support everyday tasks including research, organizing information, and creating presentations with a strong interest in learning and using these tools responsibly.
  • Strong critical thinking and data analysis skills, with the ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and support innovative public affairs initiatives.
  • Ability to execute with urgency, manage reporting, projects, meetings, and events effectively, and support campaign strategy while driving operational excellence with an enterprise mindset.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, foster an inclusive environment, and actively seek and apply feedback to support public affairs initiatives.
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Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community-based financial services company with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through more than 7,300 locations, 12,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking, and has offices in over 40 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 250,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 41 on Fortune’s 2022 rankings of America’s largest corporations. News, insights and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.© 2016 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.

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