New Business & Marketing Summer Intern
Zeno Group, Chicago, IL, United States
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 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency of the Year, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America and 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.
Job Description Summer Intern, New Business + Marketing Zeno Group is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Intern to support both our New Business and Marketing teams. This blended role will provide hands‑on exposure to the agency’s growth engine – from supporting pitch development and proposal creation to strengthening marketing initiatives, agency storytelling, and asset development. This position encompasses a wide array of responsibilities across new business + marketing, administrative coordination, asset management, research, and team organization. The ideal candidate brings personal drive, strong organizational skills, and a desire to contribute meaningfully to the agency’s growth and visibility. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in public relations, marketing, business development, and agency operations to gain cross‑functional experience and build direct relationships with agency leadership.
To be considered, you must submit the following with your application:
A resume of relevant work, education, and extra‑curricular experiences.
Should your qualifications align with our needs, we will reach out for you to complete the New Business + Marketing Summer Intern Writing Assessment.
Responsibilities New Business Support
Learn and execute established processes to support new business pitches and growth opportunities.
Assist in managing timelines, tracking deliverables, and coordinating projects from inception through delivery.
Support research and competitive intelligence efforts to inform pitch strategy and proposal development.
Collaborate with strategy, planning, creative, data & intelligence and other subject matter experts to help develop dynamic, winning proposals.
Help gather project requirements and support internal resource coordination.
Assist with streamlining production workflows to improve efficiency while maintaining Zeno's quality standards.
Marketing Support
Partner with the Marketing team to develop and maintain agency assets and materials (e.g., social content, award submissions, website updates, thought leadership content, media relations).
Support content development and internal communications that promote Zeno's expertise and culture.
Assist in maintaining organized libraries of marketing collateral and brand assets.
Contribute to campaign tracking, reporting, and performance documentation.
Help coordinate marketing initiatives, internal events, and leadership visibility efforts.
Conduct competitive research as needed.
Cross‑Functional Exposure
Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment between new business priorities and marketing storytelling.
Gain exposure to and build relationships with agency leadership and cross‑functional teams.
Provide administrative and organizational support as needed to ensure smooth team operations.
Qualifications
Passion for Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative spirit.
Results‑driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively against deadlines.
Proactive and able to operate both independently and within a team environment.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
MS Office proficiency required (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
Pay Pay rate: $18/hr.
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.
EEO Statement Zeno Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job‑related criteria without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. We invite all applicants to voluntarily self‑identify their race, ethnicity, and gender. Submission of the information on this form is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. Information obtained will be retained in a confidential file and separate from personnel records. This information may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable federal laws, executive orders, and regulations. If you want more information about any of the sections, please check with a company representative.
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Job Description Summer Intern, New Business + Marketing Zeno Group is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Intern to support both our New Business and Marketing teams. This blended role will provide hands‑on exposure to the agency’s growth engine – from supporting pitch development and proposal creation to strengthening marketing initiatives, agency storytelling, and asset development. This position encompasses a wide array of responsibilities across new business + marketing, administrative coordination, asset management, research, and team organization. The ideal candidate brings personal drive, strong organizational skills, and a desire to contribute meaningfully to the agency’s growth and visibility. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in public relations, marketing, business development, and agency operations to gain cross‑functional experience and build direct relationships with agency leadership.
To be considered, you must submit the following with your application:
A resume of relevant work, education, and extra‑curricular experiences.
Should your qualifications align with our needs, we will reach out for you to complete the New Business + Marketing Summer Intern Writing Assessment.
Responsibilities New Business Support
Learn and execute established processes to support new business pitches and growth opportunities.
Assist in managing timelines, tracking deliverables, and coordinating projects from inception through delivery.
Support research and competitive intelligence efforts to inform pitch strategy and proposal development.
Collaborate with strategy, planning, creative, data & intelligence and other subject matter experts to help develop dynamic, winning proposals.
Help gather project requirements and support internal resource coordination.
Assist with streamlining production workflows to improve efficiency while maintaining Zeno's quality standards.
Marketing Support
Partner with the Marketing team to develop and maintain agency assets and materials (e.g., social content, award submissions, website updates, thought leadership content, media relations).
Support content development and internal communications that promote Zeno's expertise and culture.
Assist in maintaining organized libraries of marketing collateral and brand assets.
Contribute to campaign tracking, reporting, and performance documentation.
Help coordinate marketing initiatives, internal events, and leadership visibility efforts.
Conduct competitive research as needed.
Cross‑Functional Exposure
Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment between new business priorities and marketing storytelling.
Gain exposure to and build relationships with agency leadership and cross‑functional teams.
Provide administrative and organizational support as needed to ensure smooth team operations.
Qualifications
Passion for Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative spirit.
Results‑driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively against deadlines.
Proactive and able to operate both independently and within a team environment.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
MS Office proficiency required (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
Pay Pay rate: $18/hr.
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.
EEO Statement Zeno Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job‑related criteria without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. We invite all applicants to voluntarily self‑identify their race, ethnicity, and gender. Submission of the information on this form is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. Information obtained will be retained in a confidential file and separate from personnel records. This information may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable federal laws, executive orders, and regulations. If you want more information about any of the sections, please check with a company representative.
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