Summer HBSI; Creative, Hybrid -Chicago, IL

Burson Summer 2026 HBSI (Creative, USA Hybrid - Chicago, IL)

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry‑leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future.

The Harold Burson Summer Internship (HBSI) Program gives early‑career professionals an opportunity to explore the world of communications at a top‑tier global communications agency during an exhilarating 12‑week experience. The HBSI culminates a real‑world challenge where interns research, design and present a campaign for a current Burson client to the agency’s senior management, receiving feedback, tips and insights that would ordinarily take years to obtain.

The summer internship program offers an invaluable career‑development experience.

The program will run from June 8 – August 28, 2026
, and you will be connected to one of our U.S. offices. The health and well‑being of our employees, including you as our future intern, are our top priorities.

• Innovation – Burson Labs combines technology with human capability and the development of AI‑enabled tools to deliver powerful, more precise, and culturally relevant solutions that forecast audience behavior and improve communications in real‑time.
• Strategy, Creative & Content – Work alongside top professionals in the field, participating in everything from strategy and planning discussions to creative brainstorms aimed at capturing national news, shaping public opinion and sparking community engagement.

• Must be a recent (May/June) 2026 graduate.
• Strong research, written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment with the ability to handle high‑pressure situations.

• Recent graduate (May/June 2026).
• Strong research, written and verbal communication skills.
• Fast‑paced, high‑pressure work environment ability.
• Creative and communications passion.

Burson is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors. We offer a competitive benefits package;  for more details: benefits package details.

Burson is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.