Summer Intern

About the role

Teneo's Summer Internship Program offers hands-on experience within our Strategy & Communications business. Interns will work alongside our Command Center Analysts and other early-career colleagues, with guidance from account leaders. We're looking for curious, motivated and collaborative individuals who follow business news and financial markets, write clearly and want to understand how corporate developments affect a company's reputation, valuation and stakeholder relationships.

The Summer 2027 Internship Program runs for 10 weeks, from June 1 through August 6, 2027. Interns must be available for the full program and work from our New York office as outlined below.

Responsibilities

Depending on team placement and client needs, interns may

• Monitor traditional and social media, financial news and market developments related to clients, competitors and industries.
• Work alongside Command Center Analysts to prepare daily coverage reports, summarize key developments and flag timely issues to account teams.
• Track earnings announcements, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, restructurings and other corporate events, helping teams assess their communications implications.
• Research companies, industries, investors, analysts and journalists to support client assignments and new business opportunities.
• Support investor relations work through peer research, earnings summaries, investor research and reviews of publicly available financial information.
• Help prepare client briefings, presentations, messaging, press releases, Q&A documents and other corporate and financial communications.
• Maintain media lists, research trackers, earnings calendars and account materials.
• Support meeting preparation, project coordination and day-to-day administrative needs while handling confidential information responsibly.

Qualifications

• Rising senior graduating with the Class of 2028.
• Experience with or strong interest in M&A, restructuring, capital markets and other complex corporate situations.
• Strong interest in business news, financial markets, investor relations and financial communications.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly synthesize complex information into clear, concise insights.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, curious and proactive, with a willingness to learn and contribute across client teams.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with AI tools and an interest in applying approved technologies responsibly to research, analysis and communications.
• Understanding of social media platforms and their influence on news and corporate reputation.
• Experience with media databases and monitoring tools such as Factiva, TVEyes, Cision or Brandwatch is a plus.

Location and In-Office Requirement

This internship is based in New York City. Interns must be able to commute to and work from Teneo's New York office for a minimum of four days per week, with additional in-office attendance as required by team needs and program activities. In-person participation is a requirement of the program.

Pay and benefits

Hourly Pay $23 per hour.