Intern, Talent Acquisition

Edelman•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Edelman Global Talent Acquisition team partners with leaders and candidates across the business to attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent worldwide. From early career pipelines to experienced hires, employer branding to TA operations, we play a critical role in shaping Edelman’s workforce and future growth. We are looking for a curious, organized, and proactive Talent Acquisition Intern to support our global TA team. This is a hands-on, generalist role offering exposure to a wide range of talent acquisition activities, including early careers programs, recruitment operations, employer branding initiatives, and global TA projects. If you are interested in how talent strategies operate in a fast-paced, global environment, this internship will provide meaningful learning and development opportunities. To be considered, you must have completed at least your junior year of undergraduate study by Summer 2026.

Requirements

Current undergraduate rising senior with an interest in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition, including early careers and university relations
Curious and eager to learn about global talent, recruitment, and early careers strategy
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset
Strong attention to detail
Organized and able to effectively manage time in a fast-paced environment
Digitally savvy with a strong understanding of major social media platforms and how they can be leveraged to support employer branding and candidate engagement
Familiarity with AI tools and platforms (such as ChatGPT or Gemini) to support research, content creation, and trend monitoring
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated leadership experience through academic, extracurricular, or professional activities
Must have completed at least your junior year of undergraduate study by the summer of 2026
Authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of early careers programs and initiatives, including aspects of the intern lifecycle
Assisting with university relations and early careers planning, including research to support campus engagement strategies and future initiatives
Helping coordinate university visits, recruitment events, and early careers programming, both virtual and in-person
Supporting global employer branding initiatives, including content creation, storytelling, and coordination of campaigns across regions
Assisting with the development, maintenance, and organization of global TA and early careers resources, including SharePoint sites and internal documentation
Providing general Talent Acquisition administrative support, such as interview scheduling, coordination, data tracking, and process support
Conducting research and monitoring industry news, market trends, and TA best practices, sharing insights to support team priorities and talent strategy
Gaining exposure to global recruitment processes and TA operations, working closely with recruiters, early careers partners, and employer branding colleagues
Supporting ad hoc global TA projects and initiatives as needed