Communications Summer Internship 2026

Brunswick Group • Chicago, IL

8d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Brunswick Group’s Americas offices are pleased to offer a dynamic and substantive summer internship program. As an intern, you will play an active role in developing corporate communications strategies that help clients navigate today’s fast-moving financial, political and social landscapes. You’ll collaborate with our client teams on work that is both meaningful and high-impact - supporting organizations as they manage some of the most visible and sensitive situations shaping industries and public conversation.

Requirements

• Thinks ahead, takes initiative and is reliable in prioritizing and delivering time-sensitive tasks.
• Analytical and creative thinking. Thinks strategically and creatively to cut through complex issues and solve problems under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills. Strong listening and writing skills, discretion, empathy and ability to relay a point of view concisely and clearly for the audience.
• Actively listens and works in cooperation with teams to share workload and knowledge, adapting to changing priorities.
• A genuine interest in how organizations can make an impact in the world, an awareness of events and current trends and a desire to understand the key issues organizations need to navigate today.
• Unrelenting attention to detail. You sweat the small stuff and strive to provide work product that is thoughtful, impactful and typo-free.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program with an expected graduation year of 2026 or 2027.
• Interest in business, public relations and corporate communications, with enthusiasm for understanding the media landscape and shaping narratives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Multilingual and / or experience living or working outside the U.S. a plus.
• Previous experience or internships in finance, media or communications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft key communications materials such as press releases, Q&As and key message documents
• Develop an interest in and grasp of media and market intelligence and share that with teams appropriately
• Leverage in-house AI tools and other resources to manage workload and keep deliverables on track, on time and of the highest quality
• Contribute to brainstorms and pitch preparation
• Deliver ideas and content to account teams
• Produce high quality client deliverables that showcase the expertise, thinking, judgement and research behind our recommendations and strategic advice
• Establish and maintain strong internal relationships, ensuring high-quality deliverables and responsiveness across multiple time-sensitive engagements
• Draw insights and opportunities from your personal and professional networks, and leverage that knowledge appropriately on behalf of the Firm and our clients
• Participate in, and contribute to, training sessions where appropriate, taking advantage of learning and engagement opportunities
• Act as the “eyes and the ears” of the team, keeping up with the news, tasks and opportunities
• Share ideas, knowledge and recommendations with client teams
• Earn the respect of peers and colleagues and learn from colleagues throughout the program

Benefits

• The compensation for interns is $20/hr. If you are approved to work more than 40 hours in a week, you will be eligible for overtime pay.
• Office Policy: At Brunswick, our work is a craft that thrives in teaching environments. To facilitate learning, our policy is that interns are in the office five days each week.
• The firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants or employees, as defined by applicable law. In addition to the application, the process may include virtual and in-person interviews, as well as an assessment, which may be timed. To request an accommodation during our application and hiring process, email [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees