Strategy Intern

Morgan Street Holdings; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $20/hr

Networking opportunities

Capstone project presentation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Morgan Street Holdings is seeking a motivated student or recent graduate for a Strategy Internship in Chicago. The role offers an hourly rate of $20 and a hybrid work model, with a summer program designed to blend hands-on client work with cross-functional exposure.

You will assist the Strategy team on research, analytics, and briefing documents, participate in a Capstone project, and gain insights into fast-moving consumer and retail landscapes for leading brands.

Qualifications

• GPA: 3.0 or higher.
• Rising Junior, Senior, or Recent Graduate.
• Proficient in MS Office software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy team with research and analytics.
• Develop client-facing and internal briefing documents.
• Analyze competitive insights and industry developments.
• Contribute to a Capstone project and present outcomes.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Research

Education

GPA 3.0 or higher

Rising Junior/Senior/Recent Graduate

Job description

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Reporting Location: Chicago - 345 North Morgan

$20/hr

Workplace Type: Hybrid

PROGRAM DATES June2, 2027– August5, 2027

ABOUT US

tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions – from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.

Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald’s, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.

Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.

WHAT MATTERS THE MOST

Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to beever-evolving.tmsis a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.

LIFE OF A TMS SUMMER INTERN

Here attms, we care about our people, and we want to help foster their skills into the best they can be. ThetmsSummer Internship Program aims to do just that. Each year, weseekto build an inclusive program that not only offers hands-on experience working with clients and cross-functional teams alike but also promotesnumerousnetworking and relationship building opportunities with industry leaders, mentors, and peers across the business.

As an intern, our programwill provide you with the unique opportunity to fully integrate yourself across the various business units and departments attms, while also focusing onteam-buildingandstrengths-building opportunities. Throughout the summer, as an intern attms, you will take part in reals client projects and will work together with the othertmsinterns on a Capstone project, which will be “pitched” to the agency at program end. As an intern, you will alsohave the opportunity totake part in various panels, lunch & learns, and group activities, all centered on providing you with career tips, guidance, and best practices. Our goal is to helpfoster the minds of our future – the talent that willultimately developand bring the freshest and most innovative ideas to life.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

As a member of the Strategy team dedicated to the McDonald’s business, you will be immersing yourself in the world of food,cultureand retail. We take the essence of “research” and “trend tracking” to a whole new level. As part of yourroleyou will spend time questing at quick-service restaurants and other retail establishments, tasting deliciousfoodsand analyzing real-world customer experiences for the world’s most influential brands. Your day-to-day will be supporting the overall strategy team with research, analytics analysis, insights generation, as well as developing client-facing and internal briefing documents, and crafting a strategic marketing perspective for our key clients. Youalso willhelpmonitordevelopments within the client’s industry while analyzingcompetitiveinsights. This individual should be naturally curious with a desire to learn the craft of storytelling and eager to connect any dots that come their way!

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Rising Junior, Senior,orRecent Graduate

GPA: 3.0 or higher

Solutions-orientedwithcritical thinking and problem-solving skills

Stronginterpersonal skills, enjoys building relationships and working with others

Proficient inMS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong time and project management skills, comfortable juggling multiple tasks

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Resourceful and a proactive self-starter

Hourly Rate: $20/hr

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company.We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation toparticipatein the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Please contact us to request accommodation.

RECRUITING AGENCIES

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