About the role#
Burson is looking for an intern to join our Influencer Marketing team. You will work across beauty, retail, and CPG brands as part of the WPP Onefluence network. This role is for someone who is social-first and keeps a close eye on the Canadian market.
What you'll do#
- Set up campaigns within our management system and ensure data quality through consistent compliance.
- Monitor content, including adding missing data or removing irrelevant posts from paid and seeding campaigns.
- Maintain and optimize our influencer CRM to find the best partners for our clients.
- Assist with identifying and vetting influencers.
- Help develop campaign reports.
- Research social trends and online conversations to find new influencers.
- Stay current on emerging platforms, technologies, and social trends in Canada.
What you'll need#
- A recent degree in PR or Brand Marketing.
- At least 2 internships at consumer brands or PR, Content, or Brand Marketing agencies.
- Experience contributing to influencer campaigns during your internships.
- Knowledge of metrics and insights for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Pinterest.
- A clear understanding of influencer marketing best practices.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle high volumes of requests and communicate effectively.
- Experience with tools like CreatorIQ or Traackr is a plus.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: Hybrid role.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: C$40,000 annually, including benefits.
- Term: Rolling.
About Burson
Burson operates as a public company within the public relations and communications services industry. The firm focuses on reputation management to help clients build value. It maintains a workforce of 5,001 to 10,000 employees. The company maintains its headquarters in New York.
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