at Publicis Groupe in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Company Description
Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by Ad Age as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign’s Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.
Job Description
As a Strategy Intern, your day could include: *
+ Using data-supported insights to design strategies that put the consumer at the center
+ Applying psychology, anthropology and behavioral economics principles to solve complex marketing challenges
+ Designing communications strategies to bring modern media architectures to life
+ Working collaboratively with other capabilities, including Data & Analysis, Media and Creative, to work out solutions for clients
+ Briefing creative teams for a range of assignments within the agency
+ Researching, both qualitatively and quantitatively to influence major project directions and decisions
+ Studying the consumer’s environment in order to define the experience a brand needs to provide people and what problem it will solve for them
+ Tracking the activities of brands and understanding the competitive landscape
+ Keeping teams abreast of pop culture and trends and the implications they have on our brands and businesses
+ Being an indispensable source of information, insight and inspiration in the creative process to enhance the work
+ Tapping into diverse data sources and working within tools such as Comscore, MRI, Global Web Index, and Google Analytics
Qualifications
+ Constantly observes and questions the world around you with an insatiable curiosity for how people think, feel and behave
+ Is excited by the thought of uncovering opportunities that move our brands businesses forward
+ Stays privy to new digital platforms, social media, technologies and trends
+ Is passionate about understanding culture through mediums like podcasts, TED talks, and books, etc. (Bonus points if you’ve read books by Byron Sharp or Daniel Kahneman)
+ Interested in behavioral economics, social sciences, decision-making, cognitive biases/heuristics, psychology, etc.
+ Looks for creative ways to reframe problems into exciting new challenges
+ Isn’t afraid to have a strong POV and can present it clearly, simply and persuasively
+ Works well as part of a team, sometimes leading, sometimes following and supporting
+ A lifelong learner who is never satisfied with one’s knowledge and skills of their craft-not afraid to challenge the status quo
+ Self-motivated, eager to jump into any challenge
+ To be considered, candidates will need to submit a YOUnicorn Brief as part of the application. Briefs should be no more than 60 seconds.
Show us what makes you a Unicorn! *
Please create a short video or presentation showing us your true Unicorn self to include in your application submission, using the instructions below. You do not need to be in the content you create, this is an opportunity to get creative, show us what makes you unique by highlighting things we might not see on your resume.
YOUnicorn Brief Instructions: *
1. Create a video or presentation explaining what makes you a one of kind candidate for the role you are applying for. Content should be no longer than 60 seconds or 5 slides.
2. Upload video or presentation to Google Drive, WeTransfer, or any other platform that creates shareable links.
3. Paste shareable link in the “Note to Hiring Manager” field in the application before submitting.
This is a requirement; we will prioritize applications that include link to candidate brief.
Additional Information
Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.
