Intern - Strategy
Intern - Strategy
VML
Department: Strategy
Location: Kansas City, MO, United States
Last Updated: ${ new Date('2025-02-26T12:02:54-05:00').toLocaleDateString() }
Requisition ID: R-2277
Who We Are:
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation and growth? Look no further than VML. We are a creative agency, consultancy, and technology powerhouse all in one, with a century of combined expertise under our belt. With over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, we're a global family that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.
As an intern at VML, you'll have the chance to contribute to a culture that is always pushing boundaries and delivering revolutionary work. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, from communications to commerce, CRM to CX, data to production, and technology.
Join us and be part of a team that ignites inspiration and values diverse perspectives. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience working on projects that make a real impact.
We can't wait to see what you'll bring to the table. Apply now and let's create something amazing together!
Who we are looking for:
As an Experience Strategy Intern, you will work alongside our talented and diverse team of experts as we bring a human-centered approach to the design business, and experiences for a more connected age. You will be responsible for researching people, competitive landscapes, and evolving environments through primary and secondary research. You will also be responsible for digging deep into the jobs to be done of people to understand the deep why behind their actions. You will work across a variety of brands, visiting stores and undertaking experiential research to understand the mindset and journey of key audiences. You will work closely with our researchers, strategist, and designers to bring your findings to life through solutioning and validation testing.
What you’ll do:
- Conduct primary and secondary research to gain insights into people, competitive landscapes, and evolving environments
- Dig deep into the jobs to be done of people to understand the deep why behind their actions
- Work across a variety of brands to understand the mindset and journey of key audiences
- Visit stores and undertake experiential research to gain insights into customer behavior
- Work closely with researchers, strategists, and designers to bring your findings to life through solutioning and validation testing
- Assist in developing strategies that drive meaningful change in peoples’ lives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives
- Present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and clients
Who you are:
- Passion and desire to pursue a career in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field
- Infinitely interested in understanding people and the world around them
- An innovator and visionary that is excited to bring together left brain (analytical thinking) and right brain (creativity) to drive impact
- An interest in customer experience, service design, and business design
What you’ll need:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of research methodologies and techniques
- Passion for innovation and a desire to learn and grow
This will be a hybrid opportunity at the office of this posting. The dates for this program are June 3rd-August 7th. For more information please visit: https://www.vml.com/campaign/us-internship-program
The compensation for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package. Click WPP Benefits for more details.
At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.
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