Intern, Influencer Marketing

Who we are:

Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

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More about the role:

Burson is looking for a new Intern with specialization in Influencer Marketing to work across iconic beauty, retail and CPG brands. As a part of WPP Onefluence, you’ll be joining a a full-service network with the most sophisticated influencer expertise around the globe to meet client scale.

Influencer marketing is a core piece of our business, and we are seeking someone who is as passionate about this world as we are. We’re looking for candidates that are social first, tapped in, and passionate about beauty & retail.

Here’s what you’d be doing:

Responsible for all campaign set up within campaign management systemin collaboration with team members

Responsible for compliance within campaign management system to ensure maintenance of data quality across multiple key inputs for active partnerships

Manage all content monitoring including manual addition of content not tracked or removal of irrelevant content for paid and seeding campaigns

Maintenance and optimization of influencer CRM to source best possible campaign partners

Support with influencer identification or vetting as needed

Support with development of campaign reports

Keep on top of emerging social trends, platforms, technologies, and influencers in the Canadian market

Carry out social media listening and research to identify trends in online conversations and to pinpoint potential influencers to collaborate with

What you’ll need to get here:

A recent graduate with a degree in PR or Brand Marketing and a minimum of 2 internships at consumer brand or PR, Content or Brand Marketing agencies

Experience contributing to influencer campaigns within internships

Understand metrics and insights from various social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and other emerging channels

Clear understanding of the influencer marketing landscape, the importance and role of influencer marketing and best practices

Experience utilizing influencer campaign management systems like CreatorIQ, Traackr or in-platform tools is a plus

Flawless organizational skills and keen attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and manage high volumes of requests

Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format

Creative thinker and problem solver

What else is in it for you?

Full health benefits package—including paid time off, schedule flexibility, and more

Dynamic in office experience where collaboration and peer-to-peer interaction are prioritized in a new, technoglogically advanced space in downtown Toronto/Montreal

Strong leadership with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking, mentoring, learning + development to help you grow, expand your skills and become your professional best

A passionate, smart, fun, and creative culture

Compensation

The total annual compensation for this position is C$40,000, inclusive of all applicable benefits .

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You belong at Burson:

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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