Come join our global network of 6,000+ creative problem solvers who are passionate, life-long learners.
Harold Burson’s values and contributions will always be at the heart of Burson, which would not exist today without the firm he founded and grew. His presence, which will never fade, will always remind us to work harder and smarter for our clients, to push for excellence in everything we do, to have each other’s backs and to always strive for greatness. That's what the Harold Burson Summer Internship (HBSI) is all about.
The Harold Burson Summer Internship is a 16-week, paid summer fellowship for seniors graduating in Spring 2025. The program runs from June through September at our U.S. Burson offices. Interns work across our hybrid agency environment with team members and leadership to gain experience in integrated communications across consumer and brand, corporate and public affairs, creative, health and wellness, digital, performance media, technology, mobility and transportation, energy and industrials, and grassroots.
Our Burson U.S. offices: Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
Download the fact sheet and sign up below to learn more:
Apply Now! Applications are open until February 2.
The application process
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Step 1 - Recruiting:
Learn more about Burson and the Harold Burson Summer Internship at career fairs, class visits, PRSSA chapter visits, in-office visits and informational interviews.
Follow our Burson social channels for general program updates, testimonials from our past interns and more: LinkedIn | Instagram | X
Reach out to us at [email protected]. if you'd like to arrange a class visit, time with your PRSSA chapter, in-office visits or an informational interview.
Step 2 - Application period open:
Get ready to submit your application by preparing your:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- 500-Word Essay Response
Step 3 - Interviewing and hiring:
Our People Team will review applications, conduct phone interviews, writing tests and final interviews with our client service teams before making offers to our final candidates.
Step 4 - The Harold Burson Summer Internship begins!
Former intern perspectives
"The Harold Burson Summer Internship was the perfect opportunity for me to kickstart my career after graduation! Through my experience, I was able to connect with some of the top leaders in the PR industry and gain valuable client experiences I wouldn’t have found anywhere else."
"As a recent graduate I wanted to learn more about working with an agency. HBSI was a great way for me to challenge myself and become immersed in agency life. I worked with well-known clients and amazing teams and won't be forgetting my time as a Harold Burson Summer Intern anytime soon."
"Being part of the 2020 Harold Burson Summer Internship class was an incredibly rewarding opportunity that gave me indispensable tools I continue to use on my day-to-day job. The internship is the perfect starting point to kick off your career and soak up knowledge from experts on what it takes to be an excellent communicator, while also having fun!"
