About the role#
The Teneo Summer Internship Program provides hands-on experience within our Strategy and Communications business. You will work alongside Command Center Analysts and account leaders to understand how corporate developments impact company reputation, valuation, and stakeholder relationships. This is a 10-week, full-time, paid program running from June 1 through August 6, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Monitor traditional and social media, financial news, and market developments for clients and competitors.
- Prepare daily coverage reports and flag timely issues to account teams.
- Track earnings, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and restructurings while assessing their communications implications.
- Research companies, industries, investors, and journalists to support client assignments and new business.
- Assist with investor relations tasks, including peer research and earnings summaries.
- Draft client briefings, presentations, messaging, press releases, and Q&A documents.
- Maintain media lists, research trackers, and earnings calendars.
- Handle administrative tasks and project coordination while managing confidential information.
What you'll need#
- Status as a rising senior graduating with the Class of 2028.
- Academic focus in Finance, Communications, or Business Administration.
- Strong interest in M&A, capital markets, and financial communications.
- Quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Familiarity with AI tools and an interest in applying them to research and analysis.
- Understanding of social media influence on corporate reputation.
- Experience with media databases like Factiva, TVEyes, Cision, or Brandwatch is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is based in New York City.
- The work modality is hybrid, requiring a minimum of four days per week in the office.
- This position is paid at $23 per hour.
About Teneo
Teneo is a CEO advisory firm based in New York City. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and maintains more than 45 offices globally. It provides services including management consulting, strategic communications, and financial restructuring. Clients include financial institutions and many Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 companies.
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