2027 Summer Internship, Strategic Communication

About The Role
The Strategic Communications segment designs, develops and executes communications strategies for clients managing financial, regulatory, and reputational challenges.
For more than 35 years, we have worked with management teams and Boards of Directors to navigate change, manage reputational and stakeholder challenges, strengthen positioning, and communicate around important business moments. Our work encompasses corporate reputation, financial communications, public affairs, crisis and issues management, employee engagement, and digital communications.
Our UAE-based paid summer internship offers exposure to a variety of sectors, clients, and communications disciplines over an eight-week programme. You will work alongside experienced consultants on live client assignments in a fast-paced environment, with development supported through hands-on learning, regular feedback, and guidance from colleagues.
During your time with us, you will:

• Gain insight into the complex business, reputational, and stakeholder challenges organizations and their leaders face.
• Learn how strategic communications can assist clients in managing issues, strengthening their positioning, and achieving objectives.
• Understand how communications strategies are developed to reach the right audiences with clear, relevant, and credible messages.

What You’ll Do
Your typical day might include:

• Supporting client teams on day-to-day strategic communications programmes and advisory work.
• Conducting research and analysis of industries, stakeholders, media landscapes, and emerging issues relevant to our clients.
• Assisting in the development of communications strategies, key messages, and stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Drafting various communications materials, including press releases, briefing notes, talking points, Q&As, and other client content.
• Monitoring and analyzing traditional and digital media coverage, identifying relevant trends, and assessing communications impact.
• Supporting preparations for client meetings, executive engagements, speaking opportunities, and events.
• Contributing to new business proposals, research, and pitch development.
• Collaborating with colleagues across different sectors on a range of client assignments.

How You’ll Grow
We are committed to your professional development, offering programs focused on fostering leadership, growth, and development opportunities. We promote continuous learning through on-the-job experiences, self-guided professional development courses, and certifications. You will have a dedicated coach to mentor you through regular coaching sessions and advocate for your professional growth.
As your career progresses, we provide tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared for your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed
Basic Qualifications

• Passion for a career in communications and PR.
• Currently in your penultimate year of study (graduating in 2028) and expected to obtain a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
• Availability for a 10-week internship from June 14 to August 20, 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and proactive approach.
• Genuine interest in business, current affairs, communications, and relevant issues.
• Understanding of traditional, digital, and social media.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills, with clarity and conciseness.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships.
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail, able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Curiosity, creativity, and adaptability, with a willingness to approach challenges from various perspectives.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, think on your feet, and summarize complex issues succinctly.

Please note: this is NOT a management consulting, strategy consulting, or marketing role.