Internship - Crisis Communication & Public Affairs Consultant
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
For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Who we are:
Burson, a global leader in communication, aims to create value for its clients through reputation management. Thanks to our expertise, our cutting-edge technologies, our artificial intelligence solutions and our creativity, we anticipate risks in real time, identify insights that generate preference and engagement, and support our clients' transformation and success. We are reinventing reputation to make it a true competitive advantage. Burson is the guardian of your reputation, the partner that guides you through a complex environment.
By joining Burson, you join a global community of experts at the forefront of innovation.
Burson is part of the WPP group (LSE/NYSE: WPP), a specialist in creative transformation. To learn more, visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Learn more about the role:
Internship with a convention starting September/ October 2026.
You will join the agency's Crisis & Public Affairs team, composed of about ten [consultants], to participate alongside them in managing public affairs (institutional relations and lobbying) and sensitive or crisis situations for clients from very diverse sectors.
Your missions are also divided between public affairs and crisis, including (but not limited to):
- Conducting monitoring (institutional, press review, social media, sensitive)
- Stakeholder mapping
- Legislative monitoring (reporting on hearings, examining texts, monitoring the filing of amendments)
- Information research and context and analysis notes
- Drafting briefing notes and preparation for institutional or press meetings
- Drafting crisis exercise scenarios or for media trainings
- Participation in crisis exercises
- Participation in media trainings or crisis management and communication training
- Assistance in drafting risk mitigation plans
- Assistance in preparing client meetings
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 reviews with your tutor to evaluate your progress 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.
Remuneration and benefits:
- Stipend: 750€/month
- Remote work possible and eligibility for the remote work bonus (10€/month)
- Sustainable mobility package (45.40€/month)
- Meal coverage at the company restaurant (remaining cost of 3.70€)
- 1 RTT day per month
- Access to works council offers (cinema, culture, sport…)
- Referral bonus
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Profile sought:
- M1, M2, gap year, in communication, public affairs, political science, international relations, business schools… Internship convention mandatory
- Involved, curious, autonomous, sense of teamwork
- Analytical and synthetic writing skills
- Interest in politico-economic news
- Interest in French institutions, the legislative process (parliamentary shuttle, prerogatives and functioning of Parliament) and government news.
- Interest in discovering eclectic sectors and missions
- English reading, writing and speaking (several missions may be in English)
Above all, we are looking for diverse profiles to form a complementary team. The main quality required is the desire to learn and to become a professional.
Interview process:
The recruitment process (we won't make you go through 10 interviews, promised):
- Send us your CV (and a cover letter if you want to tell us more about yourself).
- If your profile interests us, we will contact you for an initial telephone exchange.
- Then, you will meet two of our consultants for an interview and the completion of a practical case (just to see how you react to a concrete situation).
- The debriefing of this exercise will take place directly during the interview.
Join us!
If you are passionate about communication and wish to develop your skills within a leading agency, send us your application (CV).
To learn more about Burson: [[https://www.bursonglobal.com/locations/france]
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Your place is at Burson:
Our vision is to make Burson the benchmark for training creative communication 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 the development of our talents is reflected in training opportunities, mentoring 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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