Brand Intern — Culture & Campaigns Lab

ZN001 Zeno US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Headspace subscription

Be Kind to Your Mind program

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Zeno Group is seeking a Brand Intern in Chicago to help shape consumer brands through research, media relations, and engaging content. You’ll work with account teams to support campaigns, events and social storytelling, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic agency environment.

You will develop foundational communications skills, contribute ideas, and collaborate across disciplines while learning how integrated brand campaigns come to life and how culture informs strategy.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in public relations, brand communications, marketing, media or related fields.
• Curiosity about consumer behavior, culture and trends shaping how brands connect with audiences.
• Strong writing and communication skills with an interest in storytelling and content development.
• Strong research and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn, ask questions and contribute ideas.

Responsibilities

• Brand Research & Cultural Insights: Conduct research on brands, competitors, consumer behaviors and cultural trends to support client programs, strategic planning and new business opportunities.
• Media Relations & Storytelling: Support earned media efforts by researching journalists, developing media lists, monitoring coverage and assisting with outreach. Help draft materials including pitches, press releases, fact sheets and briefing documents.
• Content & Social Media: Contribute to social media and digital content development, helping teams identify relevant trends, develop ideas and create engaging brand communications.
• Campaigns & Brand Experiences: Support integrated campaigns, events and brand activations by coordinating logistics, working with vendors and assisting with on-site execution as needed.
• Client & Team Support: Partner with account teams to support client deliverables, maintain project materials and help keep programs organized and moving forward.
• Professional Development & Collaboration: Participate in brainstorms, team meetings and learning opportunities while building skills across brand communications, media relations and integrated marketing.

Skills

Brand research

Strong writing

Strong communication

Strong research

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Zeno Group is seeking a Brand Intern in Chicago to help shape consumer brands through research, media relations, and engaging content. You’ll work with account teams to support campaigns, events and social storytelling, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic agency environment.

You will develop foundational communications skills, contribute ideas, and collaborate across disciplines while learning how integrated brand campaigns come to life and how culture informs strategy.