Summer Internship

Axicom; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Axicom, part of WPP, is seeking a 12-week summer internship in its U.S. offices (Austin, SF, or NYC). You will gain hands-on experience in client service, media relations, and research, contributing to campaigns for leading tech brands.

You'll assist with press materials, media outreach, and event logistics, while developing a strong foundation in tech communications and strategic storytelling.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for the technology industry and telling its stories.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong proofreading abilities.
• Proactive and adaptable mindset, eager to take on new challenges.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Amplify tech stories by supporting PR strategies for B2B and B2C clients.
• Research media outlets, identify journalists, draft pitches, and track coverage.
• Support planning and execution of PR events and on-site media relations.
• Collaborate in team meetings, manage media lists and editorial calendars.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Brandwatch

Signal AI

Muck Rack

AI tools

Job description

Who we are:

We are Axicom, part of WPP, an award-winning global communications agency for tech-driven brands. We bring together a diverse team of PR professionals passionate about integrated communications and telling the transformative stories of technology. With offices in the Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Sweden, Brazil, and Mexico, we are the largest global agency specializing in tech communication. We’re proud to be recently recognized as Agency of the Future, Disruptive Agency of the Year, and Best PR Network to Work For (EMEA). This underscores our commitment to innovation, growth, and fostering a collaborative culture. Since 1994, we’ve delivered ground-breaking campaigns for the world’s most innovative tech companies, and we are always seeking new talent to join our team of Futurists.

WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP)isthetrusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unitecutting-edgemedia intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprisesolutionsand expert strategic counselin a single company –powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,to help our clients navigate change, captureopportunityand deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

AboutAxicom

Axicomisa specialized PR and integrated marketing communications agency at the intersection of AI and technology - where the future is being built. As part of Burson and WPP, we combine the agility andexpertiseof a specialist technology firm with the resources and reach of a global powerhouse.We’reintrapreneurs: a small, nimble team inside a powerful international network, andthat’sexactly how we like it.

About the Role

We’reseeking anaspiring communications professionalfor ourpaid 12-week summer internship.You’reanenthusiastic, entrepreneurial individualwith a keen curiosity for theever-evolving tech landscape, eager to explore both B2B and B2C communications.

Dive headfirst intoreal-world projects, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in client service, research, and media relations with our leading tech brands. Launch your career, contributing directly to impactful campaigns from one of our U.S. offices: Austin, San Francisco, or New York.

What You’ll Do

Amplify Tech Stories:

• Support our PR teams in executing communication strategies for leading B2B and B2C tech clients.
• Assistin crafting compelling content, including press releases, media alerts, blog posts, and website copy, bringing tech narratives to life.

Navigate the Media Landscape:

• Research media outlets andidentifykey journalists for targeted outreach.
• Draft engaging pitch emails and follow up to secure valuable media coverage.
• Monitor media coverage, track industry trends, and analyze insights for client reports.

Power Strategic Events:

• Support the planning and execution of PR events, from product launches to industry conferences.
• Assistwith eventlogistics, coordination with vendors, and on-site media relations.

Collaborate & Contribute:

• Activelyparticipatein team meetings, brainstorms, and client calls, bringing your fresh perspective to problem-solving.
• Maintain essential media lists and editorial calendars, ensuring seamless workflow.

You Bring

A Communications Spark:

• Genuine enthusiasm for the technology industry and a passion for telling its stories.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and strong proofreading abilities.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, eager to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Organizational Agility:

• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Meticulous attention to detail in all your work, from research to reporting.

Foundational Tools:

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for creating professional documents, presentations, and reports.
• Media intelligence platforms (Brandwatch, Signal AI, Muck Rack)
• AI tools (ChatGPT and emerging technologies)

Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between:

$20—$20 USD

You belong at Axicom:

Our vision is for Axicom, a Burson Group company, to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Axicom, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent— is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.