Global People Partner Intern, Summer 2024

It all started with one man’s passion to make an impact through stories... 70 years later, we are the world’s largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected.   

We are one global team, 6,500 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values. We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress and curiosity is momentum. Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other.  

We are looking for a Global People Partner Intern to join our team for 10 weeks this summer. This role will be hybrid from either our New York or Atlanta office location. The intern is expected to be in office approximately 3 days/ week. We are looking for an individual that is action-oriented, has a passion for writing with a marketing mindset, and is ready to play a vital role within the People Team.   

The People Partner Intern should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, can manage multiple tasks/projects and express creativity through design. They should be able work well in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and possess strong follow-up and creative problem-solving skills.    

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Canva, Excel and PowerPoint, keen attention to detail, ability to handle confidential information, and ability to interact with all levels of staff is critical. Interest and familiarity with the field of human resources through past coursework and/or other internships is desirable.   

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Demonstrate professional behaviors and pursuit of excellence in all endeavors
• Communicate with employees effectively, serving as an ambassador of the Edelman brand, while living the firm’s core values
• Handle ad-hoc reporting
• Facilitate new hire reports and the global new hire announcement process
• Build org charts for our regions and verticals
• Coordinateand assist with various internal programs
• Record and share meeting notes with the team
• Draft people team communications in partnership with manager
• Open new hire requisitions in our applicant tracking platform
• Take ownership of the work and see projects through within designated deadlines
• Perform miscellaneous duties for projects as assigned by the People team

Basic Qualifications:

• 0-6 months’ work experience or internship in human resources, communication, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• Must be a rising senior with an anticipated graduation date between December 2024 to June 2025

Preferred Qualifications:

• The intern is expected to work a full-time schedule (40 hours/ week) for the duration of the internship
• The internship will begin on Monday, June 10th and end on Friday, August 16th
• Edelman does not provide any form of housing reimbursement
• Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States will be considered

Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age’s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).

For more information please visit: www.edelman.com

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Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law. 

Edelman is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.