INTERNSHIP – New business & marketing Assistant

Who we are:

Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com

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Who we are:

Burson is the global communications leader created to generate value for its clients through reputation. With our highly specialized teams proficient in the latest technologies and our unique creative capabilities, we help brands and businesses rethink their reputation as a competitive advantage for both the present and the future. Burson is part of the WPP network, a specialist in creative transformation.

6-month internship (conventionné) starting from January 2026.

You will join the agency's Growth team and participate alongside them in Burson's business development, the preparation of tenders, and the promotion of the agency's expertise and achievements.

You will work in collaboration with different teams and offices within the group, which will allow you to discover the development challenges of a communications agency and contribute to various projects.

Your missions may notably include:

• Identification of new prospects, sector monitoring, and business opportunity research
• Contribution to tender responses and the drafting of recommendations
• Preparation of presentation materials
• Coordination and follow-up of the various stages of tenders, in connection with teams and other agencies in the group
• Updating the agency's presentation and communication materials: employee biographies, brochures, newsletters…
• Competitive and marketing monitoring on trends in the communications, public relations, and influence sectors
• Promoting the agency's achievements through the writing of case studies and the preparation of files for awards and competitions
• Occasional contribution to client missions in social media and influence: monitoring, identification of content creators, contribution to content, and campaign follow-up
• Contribution to the preparation of activity reporting

These missions may evolve during the internship depending on the team's projects and your progression.

The profile we are looking for:

• Student in a business school, communications school, or university, level Bac+3 to Bac+5.
• Strong interest in public relations, marketing, influence, and brand strategy.

• Excellent writing skills and analytical mindset.
• Experience in project management.

• Rigor, curiosity, creativity, and a taste for teamwork.
• Excellent level of English (C1 or C2).

• Good mastery of the Office pack and digital tools (Canva, PowerPoint, social networks…).

Our commitment:

We offer you a professionalizing internship within a dynamic and expert team. You will be fully integrated into the life of the agency and will benefit from personalized supervision:

• Regular follow-up: Progress meetings with your tutor to evaluate your progression and define your objectives.
• Feedback culture: Constructive feedback on your missions and achievements.
• Discovery of the profession: Collaboration with the team's consultants to understand the different facets of our activity.

Your benefits at Burson:

We are committed to offering a stimulating and advantageous internship framework:

• Stipend: €750/month.
• Flexibility: Possibility to telework up to 2 days per week (flexible days in agreement with the manager) with a teleworking allowance (€10/month).
• Mobility: Monthly allowance of €45.40 for your transport (Swile card).
• Catering: Coverage of meals at the company restaurant for a remaining cost of €3.70 (starter-main-dessert).
• Free time: 1 day of leave per month.
• CSE benefits: Access to our works council offers (cinema tickets at €5, cultural gift vouchers, sports reimbursements…).
• Referral bonus: A bonus of €150 in multi-brand gift vouchers for helping to recruit your successors.

Ready to take on this challenge and develop your skills?

To apply: Send us your CV and a cover letter or a few lines explaining your interest in this internship. We look forward to discovering your profile!

Your place is at Burson:

Our vision is to make Burson the benchmark for training creative communications professionals and tomorrow's leaders. We offer a stimulating work environment where motivated and ambitious employees can develop their skills, expand their network, and develop innovative strategies for the largest brands. Our commitment to developing our talent is reflected in training opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, and a stimulating and inclusive corporate culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We have also implemented recognition and retention programs for our best talents. We invest in our employees because we are convinced that their success is also ours.

At Burson, we are an agency of lifelong learners. We know that excellence in creativity and communication requires a fine and nuanced understanding. That is why we look for talented employees from all backgrounds and cultures. These talents are essential for designing bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, creating enriching experiences, and stimulating innovation for our clients. Your unique point of view, your talent, makes you a #BursonPerson.

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You belong at Burson:

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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