Strategy Intern - Summer 2026

broadhead.•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategy Intern is naturally curious and has a strategic mindset. They are avid explorers of information and know how to connect the dots across information sources. The Strategy Intern is proactive, intuitive and an excellent storyteller with strong research skills and an analytical mindset. What you’ll do: Conduct secondary and primary research to uncover actionable insights Analyze and monitor brands/products to develop competitive analyses Transform research findings into interesting, inspiring and meaningful overviews Collaborate on strategic briefs to guide creative teams in delivering impactful campaigns Support content strategy in building messaging and positioning matrices Work in true collaboration with the strategy team and cross-functional teams (creative, media, social, public relations, etc.) Build custom GPTs and utilize AI platforms to support their team(s) Advocate for both the brand and the target audience to ensure resonance and relevance Adapt to the evolving needs of the agency and contribute to a variety of projects Traits for Success: Genuine interest in brand strategy, content strategy, consumer insights, brand planning and creative problem-solving Fundamental understanding of and practical experience with qualitative and quantitative research Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and deadlines with a keen attention to detail. Insatiable curiosity and a drive to dig deeper and ask “why” Proficient and proactive with AI tools Experience with and interest in social science (anthropology, sociology, etc.) Experience with and interest in research and design frameworks (human centered design, design thinking, IDC, etc.) Self-confidence without ego Well-organized, detail-oriented, with demonstrated multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under tight deadlines Comfortable presenting insights and strategies to internal and client teams An innate ability to balance creative thinking (right-brain) with analytical rigor (left-brain) Natural enthusiasm to making the whole room smarter, not to pump up your own ego Compensation Details: This is a paid internship: $20/hour for approximately 40 hours per week in-person at our Minneapolis office Interns will earn Sick and Safe Time in accruals based on hours worked Applicants MUST read the How To Apply details in the Internship section of our website. You will need to prepare additional materials outlined there to complete the application. We are an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Genuine interest in brand strategy, content strategy, consumer insights, brand planning and creative problem-solving
Fundamental understanding of and practical experience with qualitative and quantitative research
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and deadlines with a keen attention to detail.
Insatiable curiosity and a drive to dig deeper and ask “why”
Proficient and proactive with AI tools
Experience with and interest in social science (anthropology, sociology, etc.)
Experience with and interest in research and design frameworks (human centered design, design thinking, IDC, etc.)
Self-confidence without ego
Well-organized, detail-oriented, with demonstrated multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under tight deadlines
Comfortable presenting insights and strategies to internal and client teams
An innate ability to balance creative thinking (right-brain) with analytical rigor (left-brain)
Natural enthusiasm to making the whole room smarter, not to pump up your own ego
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Conduct secondary and primary research to uncover actionable insights
Analyze and monitor brands/products to develop competitive analyses
Transform research findings into interesting, inspiring and meaningful overviews
Collaborate on strategic briefs to guide creative teams in delivering impactful campaigns
Support content strategy in building messaging and positioning matrices
Work in true collaboration with the strategy team and cross-functional teams (creative, media, social, public relations, etc.)
Build custom GPTs and utilize AI platforms to support their team(s)
Advocate for both the brand and the target audience to ensure resonance and relevance
Adapt to the evolving needs of the agency and contribute to a variety of projects