Overview
Emerson Collective (EC) is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world.
We’re looking for college students who think big, embrace challenges, and thrive in collaboration.
The internship is onsite, 40 hours per week, from June 15 through August 7, 2026. A mandatory paid virtual onboarding and orientation will take place June 10–12. See below for more details.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.
The Opportunity
The Brand Creative Studio 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.
As the Brand Strategy & Research intern, you’ll work closely with the Brand Creative Studio team to support brand and campaign development through research, landscape analysis, and content development. You’ll help us better understand the positioning, language, and creative visuals that brands use—particularly those shaping youth culture, media, and mission-driven spaces—and how they communicate through storytelling, design, and tone.
Working alongside mentors on the team, you’ll contribute to audience insights, trendspotting, and brand storytelling initiatives that will help shape future creative and brand projects. Ideal candidates bring experience or demonstrated interest in brand building, brand and communication strategy, and creative content, supported by strong research skills (including online research and academic paper development).