2026 Intern Conversion – 2027 Public Affairs Analyst - Early Careers

Wells Fargo•Charlotte, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking talented young professionals to join the 2027 Public Affairs Analyst Program. The Public Affairs Analyst Program is designed to expose participants to an array of opportunities within Public Affairs where they can develop professional expertise in building trust, brand reputation, and positive business results for a multinational financial services company. Participants will have the opportunity to gain experience and develop industry best practices by supporting business function priorities. Through this program, participants will take on day-to-day responsibilities, expand their network, and grow their portfolio.

Requirements

6+ months of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Nice To Haves

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 2026 – June 2027.
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, insight-driven public affairs work.
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.
Strong business acumen and marketing skills, with the ability to support brand management, content design, and marketing channels while delivering excellent service and business-focused impact.
Ability to act with integrity, manage risk effectively, and support compliant, well-managed vendor relationships in a dynamic public affairs environment.
Successful completion of 2026 Public Affairs Internship Program.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Wells Fargo’s colleagues to provide strategic advice, subject matter expertise, and innovative solutions to Wells Fargo businesses.
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.