Intern, Edelman Trust Institute

Edelman•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. The Edelman Trust Institute (ETI) is Edelman’s in-house think tank for the study trust that collects data, publishes insights, and fosters partnerships to advance the measurement of trust in society. We're looking for a summer intern to support our team’s convenings, partnerships, and content activities. To be considered, you must have completed at least your junior year of undergraduate study by Summer 2026.

Requirements

Familiarity with recent Edelman Trust Barometer reports, and a baseline understanding of quantitative survey research and public opinion polling
Proven interest in current events, business, public policy, media and related industry trends
A self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment
Proven organization skills and the ability to adapt to new assignments, deadlines, and conditions quickly
Strong verbal and written communication skills – whether presenting to colleagues, drafting emails to partners, or participating in brainstorming sessions
Strong research skills and a demonstrated ability to become a strong writer
Shown interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a variety of people across multiple accounts
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated creative thinking
Familiarity with AI tools and platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney) for content creation, research, and media monitoring
Familiarity with LinkedIn, YouTube and other social media channels
Demonstrated curiosity about the role of AI in communications—how emerging technology is shaping media, storytelling, and audience engagement
In order to be considered, you must have at least completed your junior year of undergraduate study by the summer of 2026

Nice To Haves

Event management, production and staffing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Support Edelman Trust Institute partnerships & convenings team in planning and preparation of the Edelman Trust Institute’s annual Trust Summit in New York City. Responsibilities may include development of event materials and briefing documents, scheduling speaker calls, notetaking, invoice preparations, and day-of staffing.
Compile background research and preparing briefs on prospective Trust Institute partners and relevant thought leaders
Conduct landscape analyses and literature reviews and synthesize findings to support Trust Institute leaders’ editorial and research projects
Maintain and update Trust Institute’s academic citations database
Monitor and track relevant media coverage of the Edelman Trust Barometer and Edelman Trust Institute
Draft summaries of key research findings and trust-related news for internal distribution
Support Senior Program Associate to field and vet incoming Edelman Trust Barometer data and speaking engagement inquiries
Support Trust Institute Content Supervisor on relevant publications, reports, and digital channels. Write social copy and assist with content development.
Compile learnings from The TrustMakers podcast and other ETI publications and create resource library.
Participate in team brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to ongoing projects
Track industry trends related to trust, AI, media, and public affairs