Research and Insights Design Intern

Zeno Group is currently searching for a talented and enthusiastic full-time intern to join our Research & Insights team. We are looking for someone with a strong skillset in design and data visualization, who is passionate about leveraging data to inform client programming and campaigns. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in writing and communications while diving deep into research and strategic planning. If you have a creative mindset, a keen eye for design, and a desire to uncover meaningful insights, we want to hear from you!

This internship would begin in late Summer 2023.

About the Job

• In keeping with our philosophy of listening before we speak, Zeno is unique among PR agencies of our size due in large part to our dedicated research and planning function. As a result, we never do things based strictly on guesswork or mere intuition. We are data and insights driven. The team looks at relevant industry trends; we dig deep to comprehend the cultural and societal landscape, so that everything we do is anchored by a clear and resonant strategy.
• You will work closely with the team to analyze industry trends, understand the cultural and societal landscape, and develop data-driven strategies that resonate with our clients and their target audiences. Your expertise in design, and data visualization will be instrumental in building compelling presentation materials that bring our insights to life.

About You

• We are looking for a talented and curious individual who is passionate about transforming data into meaningful stories. As an ideal candidate, you have a strong background in research, design and data visualization, complemented by excellent written and verbal communication skills. Your resourcefulness, persistence, and ability to uncover insights from primary and secondary research sources will set you apart.
• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (recent graduate or current student – preferred majors include English, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, etc.), aptitude for data-driven research outstanding and the ability to organize one’s thinking to establish a thoughtful point of view.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office, including MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, is a must. Advanced design skills will be highly valued as you contribute to creating visually compelling presentation materials.
• Great organizational and interpersonal skills, a collaborative spirit, and results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Resourceful and proactive with the ability to operate effectively – both independently and within a team.
• The intern should have the ability to visually represent complex data sets in a clear and concise manner.Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Figma and Tableau is advantageous.
• Strong graphic design skills are crucial, including a good eye for typography, color theory, layout, and composition. The intern should be able to create visually appealing designs that effectively communicate information.

ABOUT US

Zeno Group is the fiercely independent and global integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our ‘Fearless Pursuit of the Unexpected,’ we push the boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry’s most coveted awards including the 2021 PRovoke Global Creative Agency of the Year, 2021 PRovoke North American Agency of the Year and 2021 PRWeek Agency of the Year. We are honored to be a three-time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work. Zeno has also been previously recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.    

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

Healthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental and financial wellness. Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity and support work/life balance. We offer a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long-term disability. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health providers and other services through a best-in-class employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to Zeno and participate in our employee resource groups which build communities for sharing and support. And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays and self-care time. Employees are supported in their pursuit of financial wellness with a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach. And our unique ZenoFit program provides a monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy. These and other benefits are available to non-temporary employees in the US.

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