Intern - Strategy

Detroit, MI (Hybrid)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support research and concept work for marketing campaigns as an intern at VML, focusing on audience insights and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Own or assist with research on audiences, competitors, and industry trends
  • Must-have: Strong analytical and written communication skills
  • Standout: Experience with store audits or experiential research

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Conducting research on key audiences, competitors, and industry trends
  • Assisting in the development of brand strategies for a variety of clients
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop integrated marketing campaigns
  • Supporting the creation of presentations and reports for clients
  • Participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing ideas for creative concepts
  • Undertaking experiential research to understand the mindset and journey of key audiences
  • Visiting stores and conducting store audits to identify opportunities for clients

Requirements

  • Passion and desire to pursue a career in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

  • Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing is a plus

Benefits

  • We've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week.
  • VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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VML

3.5 Glassdoor

VML is a global powerhouse born from the unification of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R — two of the world's most powerful and accomplished creative agencies with complementary capabilities and geographic strengths. We have an industry-unique opportunity to provide our client partners with a fully integrated offering across brand experience, customer experience and commerce practices — powered by deep data and technology experience. For more information, visit www.vml.com.

Founded in 2024
New York, New York, US
33K employees (8,368 in marketing)
67% recommend to a friend
79% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
279.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.8%
Direct
42.1%
Referral
8.4%
Social
5.5%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~34.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4,123 (12% of company)
Median Career Experience
14.5 years
Median Tenure
4.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
14

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