Intern, Creative Strategy

New York City, NY (On-site)

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Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own creator culture synthesis and translate trends into briefs, concepts, and client-ready materials that guide campaigns and creative development.

  • Research and insights: scout creators, communities, and cultural moments to shape direction.
  • Creative development support: help craft briefs, concepts, and decks for client delivery.
  • Performance awareness: assist with campaign reporting and extract learnings from data.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Research creators, communities, audiences, and cultural trends to inspire campaign strategy and creative development.
  • Monitor emerging social media, platform, and internet trends, turning observations into actionable insights for the team.
  • Support the development of creative briefs, campaign concepts, presentations, and client-facing materials.
  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions, bringing fresh ideas and cultural references to campaign development.
  • Assist in conducting cultural, competitor, and community audits to help inform strategic recommendations.
  • Review creator content and provide thoughtful feedback to help strengthen creative execution and brand alignment.
  • Support campaign reporting by analysing performance data and identifying key insights and learnings.
  • Stay immersed in the Creator Economy, following creators, platforms, and cultural moments that shape consumer behaviour.
  • Support the wider Creative Strategy team with research, coordination, and day-to-day project needs.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Media, Business, or a related field.
  • A genuine passion for social media, creators, internet culture, and digital storytelling.
  • Naturally curious, with a strong interest in understanding consumer behaviour, emerging trends, and online communities.
  • Strong research, analytical, and creative thinking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
  • Familiarity with platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, Pinterest, X, and emerging social platforms.
  • Experience using AI tools to support research, ideation, or content development is a plus.

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience developing creative strategy for global brands.
  • Exposure to every stage of the creative strategy process—from cultural insights and research through campaign ideation and execution.
  • Mentorship from experienced strategists working at the forefront of the Creator Economy.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with creators, creatives, and cross-functional teams across the business.
  • A deeper understanding of how brands connect with culture through creator marketing.
  • Potential future full-time opportunities based on performance.
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Whalar Group

Whalar Group is the leading independent global Creator company, featuring a unique, end-to-end Creator ecosystem. We embrace Creators and activate their communities for brands and businessesWe believe the future belongs to Creators: those who dream loud, and wrestle those dreams into the real world. Passionate, diverse, modern storytellers who create vibrant culture and value-driven communities. Brave entrepreneurs who demand a new creative playground and a new economy, the Creator Economy.Our trust and proximity to Creators evolved into a first-of-its-kind Creator ecosystem: a suite of services designed to meet the needs of today’s Creators and the brands that want to work with them.Our ecosystem includes the largest independent Creator agency, a 360° Creator talent management company, a first-of-its-kind IRL campus for Creators, a digital talent management platform, a venture studio, and a ground-breaking gaming studio.With a team of 300+ around the world, Whalar Group melds entrepreneurship, technology, and creativity to unlock limitless possibilities.For more information, visit: www.whalargroup.com.Instagram: @WhalarGroup

New York, New York, USA
20 employees (7 in marketing)