<div><b style="font-size:24px;">Overview</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Emerson Collective (EC) is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world. </span></div><div><br></div><div><a style="font-size:16px;" href="https://www.emersoncollective.com/programs/internships/emerson-collective-summer-internships"><b>Emerson Collective’s summer internship program</b></a><span style="font-size:16px;"><b> </b>places rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors - and, for select opportunities, undergraduate students graduating in 2026 - in <b>paid</b> internship opportunities across Emerson Collective and our longstanding nonprofit partners </span><a style="font-size:16px;" href="https://xqsuperschool.org/">XQ Institute</a><span style="font-size:16px;">, </span><a style="font-size:16px;" href="https://www.unumfund.org/">E Pluribus Unum</a><span style="font-size:16px;">, and </span><a style="font-size:16px;" href="https://www.chicagocred.org/">Chicago CRED</a><span style="font-size:16px;">. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We’re looking for college students who think big, embrace challenges, and thrive in collaboration.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">The internship is onsite, 40 hours per week, from </span><b><span style="font-size:16px;">June 15 through August 7, 2026.</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> A mandatory paid virtual onboarding and orientation will take place </span><b><span style="font-size:16px;">June 10–12.</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> See below for more details.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Application Deadline:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Tuesday, </span><b><span style="font-size:16px;">January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET.</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:18px;">The Opportunity</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">The </span><b style="font-size:12pt;">Brand Creative Studio </b><span style="font-size:12pt;">team drives the brand for Emerson Collective and our priority areas, working to change hearts and minds with world-class storytelling and creativity—big ideas such as advertising, marketing, and brand films, all the way to day-to-day content for brand channels. Design is also an output, from logos to event design and more. The Brand Creative Studio's work covers brand management, creative strategy, ideation, digital, production, and content creation roles, so there is a diverse range of responsibilities.  </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">As the </span><b style="font-size:12pt;">Brand Strategy &amp; AI Research</b><span style="font-size:12pt;"> intern, you’ll work with the Brand Creative Studio team to explore how artificial intelligence can inform brand strategy, creative storytelling, and content production. You’ll contribute to brand and campaign development through research, landscape analysis, content creation, and the application of emerging AI tools.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Ideal candidates bring demonstrated experience and proven interest in exploring how AI can inform creative storytelling, production, and content—whether through coursework, personal exploration, or hands-on experience—along with strong research and synthesis skills.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Explore and apply AI-powered tools to enhance design, content development and production, and creative strategy.</li><li>Experiment with AI applications in creative strategy, such as trend analysis, visual concept generation, and comparative brand tone analysis.</li><li>Identify and analyze leading-edge examples of AI-driven creative work and storytelling.</li><li>Synthesize research findings into clear, visual decks that surface insights and strategic takeaways.</li><li>Collaborate with team members to develop and refine creative strategy presentations and internal tools.</li><li>Organize information, spot patterns, and communicate findings in a way that’s actionable for creative teams.</li><li>Work to identify and experiment with leading-edge examples of AI-driven content.</li><li>Receive mentorship and feedback from team leads, contributing to projects that inform broader brand initiatives.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, preferably pursuing a field that involves AI, data analysis, communications, marketing, or creative strategy.</li><li>Demonstrated strength in research, organization, and distilling complex information into clear, engaging presentations. </li><li>Strong understanding of or curiosity about AI tools used in creative industries/strategy (e.g., ChatGPT, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Photoshop AI, Topaz, Vrye, Runway, etc.).</li><li>Highly organized with a strong eye for details and clarity–able to make insights digestible for creative teams. </li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.</li><li>Comfortable working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, with an openness to feedback and constructive criticism.</li><li>Curious about brand, culture, storytelling, and what makes certain creative work resonate. </li><li>Familiarity with advertising, youth culture, and/or content trends is a plus. </li><li>Eager to learn, grow, and contribute ideas in a dynamic, creative team setting.</li><li>Cares about Emerson Collective’s values, work, and impact.</li><li>Demonstrated interest in exploring how technology and AI can inform brand storytelling and audience insight development.</li></ul><br><div><span style="font-size:18px;"><b>Internship Details</b></span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Compensation</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- All interns are paid </span><b style="font-size:16px;">$25 per hour</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> and can expect to work 40 hours per week from </span><b style="font-size:16px;">June 15 to August 7</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> (eight weeks). </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- Interns will also be paid </span><b style="font-size:16px;">$25 per hour</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> for onboarding and orientation sessions taking place </span><b style="font-size:16px;">June 10–12</b><span style="font-size:16px;">. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- All interns receive a </span><b style="font-size:16px;">lunch allowance </b><span style="font-size:16px;">and a </span><b style="font-size:16px;">commuter allowance</b><span style="font-size:16px;">, and may also receive </span><b style="font-size:16px;">travel and housing allowances</b><span style="font-size:16px;"> as needed.</span><b style="font-size:16px;"> </b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Key Dates</span></b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">- November 18 – January 6:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Internship applications accepted; interviews begin on a rolling basis</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Applications must be submitted by 2:00 PM PT/5:00 PM ET on Tuesday, January 6.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">(Please note that not all applicants will be selected for interviews.)</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">- January 12 – March 7:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Interviews continue and offers extended</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">- June 10–12:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Mandatory virtual onboarding and orientation</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">- June 15:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Internship program begins</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">- August 7:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Internship program concludes</span></div>

<p>Emerson Collective is a social change organization that uses a broad range of tools including philanthropy, impact investing, and policy solutions to create the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Established and led by Laurene Powell Jobs, Emerson Collective is working to renew some of society&rsquo;s most calcified systems, creating new possibilities for individuals, families, and communities.</p>

Summer Intern, Brand Creative Studio: Brand Strategy & AI Research

<div><b>Overview</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>Emerson Collective (EC) is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.emersoncollective.com/programs/internships/emerson-collective-summer-internships"><b>Emerson Collective’s summer internship program</b></a><span><b>&nbsp;</b>places rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors - and, for select opportunities, undergraduate students graduating in 2026 - in <b>paid</b> internship opportunities across Emerson Collective and our longstanding nonprofit partners </span><a href="https://xqsuperschool.org/">XQ Institute</a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.unumfund.org/">E Pluribus Unum</a><span>, and </span><a href="https://www.chicagocred.org/">Chicago CRED</a><span>.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>We’re looking for college students who think big, embrace challenges, and thrive in collaboration.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>The internship is onsite, 40 hours per week, from </span><b><span>June 15 through August 7, 2026.</span></b><span> A mandatory paid virtual onboarding and orientation will take place </span><b><span>June 10–12.</span></b><span> See below for more details.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Application Deadline:</span></b><span> Tuesday, </span><b><span>January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET.</span></b><span> Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>The Opportunity</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>The </span><b>Brand Creative Studio </b><span>team drives the brand for Emerson Collective and our priority areas, working to change hearts and minds with world-class storytelling and creativity—big ideas such as advertising, marketing, and brand films, all the way to day-to-day content for brand channels. Design is also an output, from logos to event design and more. The Brand Creative Studio's work covers brand management, creative strategy, ideation, digital, production, and content creation roles, so there is a diverse range of responsibilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>As the </span><b>Brand Strategy &amp; AI Research</b><span> intern, you’ll work with the Brand Creative Studio team to explore how artificial intelligence can inform brand strategy, creative storytelling, and content production. You’ll contribute to brand and campaign development through research, landscape analysis, content creation, and the application of emerging AI tools.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Ideal candidates bring demonstrated experience and proven interest in exploring how AI can inform creative storytelling, production, and content—whether through coursework, personal exploration, or hands-on experience—along with strong research and synthesis skills.</span></div><br><br><h3>Role and Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Explore and apply AI-powered tools to enhance design, content development and production, and creative strategy.</li><li>Experiment with AI applications in creative strategy, such as trend analysis, visual concept generation, and comparative brand tone analysis.</li><li>Identify and analyze leading-edge examples of AI-driven creative work and storytelling.</li><li>Synthesize research findings into clear, visual decks that surface insights and strategic takeaways.</li><li>Collaborate with team members to develop and refine creative strategy presentations and internal tools.</li><li>Organize information, spot patterns, and communicate findings in a way that’s actionable for creative teams.</li><li>Work to identify and experiment with leading-edge examples of AI-driven content.</li><li>Receive mentorship and feedback from team leads, contributing to projects that inform broader brand initiatives.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements</h3><ul><li>Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, preferably pursuing a field that involves AI, data analysis, communications, marketing, or creative strategy.</li><li>Demonstrated strength in research, organization, and distilling complex information into clear, engaging presentations.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong understanding of or curiosity about AI tools used in creative industries/strategy (e.g., ChatGPT, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Photoshop AI, Topaz, Vrye, Runway, etc.).</li><li>Highly organized with a strong eye for details and clarity–able to make insights digestible for creative teams.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.</li><li>Comfortable working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, with an openness to feedback and constructive criticism.</li><li>Curious about brand, culture, storytelling, and what makes certain creative work resonate.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with advertising, youth culture, and/or content trends is a plus.&nbsp;</li><li>Eager to learn, grow, and contribute ideas in a dynamic, creative team setting.</li><li>Cares about Emerson Collective’s values, work, and impact.</li><li>Demonstrated interest in exploring how technology and AI can inform brand storytelling and audience insight development.</li></ul><br><div><span><b>Internship Details</b></span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Compensation</b></div><div><br></div><div><span>- All interns are paid </span><b>$25 per hour</b><span> and can expect to work 40 hours per week from </span><b>June 15 to August 7</b><span> (eight weeks). </span></div><div><span>- Interns will also be paid </span><b>$25 per hour</b><span> for onboarding and orientation sessions taking place </span><b>June 10–12</b><span>. </span></div><div><span>- All interns receive a </span><b>lunch allowance </b><span>and a </span><b>commuter allowance</b><span>, and may also receive </span><b>travel and housing allowances</b><span> as needed.</span><b>&nbsp;</b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Key Dates</span></b></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>- November 18 – January 6:</span></b><span> Internship applications accepted; interviews begin on a rolling basis</span></div><div><span>Applications must be submitted by 2:00 PM PT/5:00 PM ET on Tuesday, January 6.</span></div><div><span>(Please note that not all applicants will be selected for interviews.)</span></div><div><b><span>- January 12 – March 7:</span></b><span> Interviews continue and offers extended</span></div><div><b><span>- June 10–12:</span></b><span> Mandatory virtual onboarding and orientation</span></div><div><b><span>- June 15:</span></b><span> Internship program begins</span></div><div><b><span>- August 7:</span></b><span> Internship program concludes</span></div>

Summer Intern, Brand Creative Studio: Brand Strategy & AI Research

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