Engagement Strategy Intern

Summary

At AbelsonTaylor Group, work that makes you feel good isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. We believe that when you feel good about your work, and where you work, you bring your best self to it. That’s why we create an environment where creativity thrives, teamwork flourishes, and inclusivity is more than just a value—it’s a way of life.

Here, you’ll help propel brands that inspire health and brighter futures, all while finding the support, inspiration, and growth opportunities to reach your own potential. Together, we dream boldly, collaborate deeply, and make a meaningful difference—one idea at a time.

Internship Program Summary

Are you a 2026 college graduate or rising college senior? AbelsonTaylor Group is looking for 9 Chicago area-based interns to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program, nextgenerATion.

Our internship program offers a rewarding experience that fosters creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity. You’ll collaborate with professionals across all levels, gaining hands-on experience to give you a competitive edge in your career. During the program, you’ll have the chance to engage with teams from various departments. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with fellow interns on an exciting, summer-long group project!

Engagement Strategy Intern

In a nutshell, our Engagement Strategy team helps ensure every concept and campaign connects with the target audience in the most meaningful and measurable way.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with seasoned Engagement Strategists to understand the opportunities, nuances, and best practices of the paid and organic social media and content landscape

• Get familiar with consumer trends, brand voice, culture, and the social media landscape to help inform the development of content plans and other creative or strategic client deliverables

• Collaborate with the Marketing Intelligence team and other channel leads within the Integrated Strategy group to translate channel-based performance data into clear observations and recommendations grounded in the clients’ business goals

• Assist with the ongoing SEO/GEO maintenance of patient and HCP-targeted websites using tools such as SEMRush, Screaming Frog and Google Search Console

• Set up, monitor and report on brand and disease state conversation drivers using social listening tools such as Brand24

• Co-develop internal video series meant to educate the agency on social media advertising best practices

• Pull supporting research and apply learnings to help support audience profiling, audience adoption journeys and other strategic deliverables meant to enhance targeting and creative strategies for patients and healthcare professionals

• Collaborate with fellow interns on a comprehensive, final project to feature in your professional portfolio 

Who You Are:

• An expected 2026 graduate, or a rising senior (graduating 2027).

• You are a dependable, self-motivated professional who thrives in a hybrid schedule, with optional remote work on Mondays and Fridays, and required on-site presence in our Chicago office Tuesdays through Thursdays.

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Communication, Advertising, or a related field

• Organized and always up for a challenge

• Strong writing skills with an ability to turn data into cogent stories and clear recommendations

• Working comfort with spreadsheets and presentation tools such as PowerPoint

• A creative problem-solver with a knack for knowing what content resonates with different audiences

• Curious about the world around you, approaching the understanding of patient communities with cultural humility

• A champion of diversity and an inclusive culture, who uses cultural competence to propel agency and client business forward

Compensation Range: Hourly compensation ranges from $18.00 for rising seniors to $20.00 for upcoming graduates. The company reserves the right to adjust this compensation at any time.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to start your advertising journey!

At AbelsonTaylor Group (ATG), we love science, art, and data. Since our beginnings in 1981, ATG has been singularly focused on health, wellness, and pharma products – not sneakers, beer, or cars (though we like those things, too). Besides being passionate about our purpose, we are dedicated to our people and their professional growth and fulfillment. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and strive to bring together people with unique skills and varied backgrounds to work toward common goals. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

At AbelsonTaylor Group (ATG), we love science, art, and data. Since our beginnings in 1981, ATG has been singularly focused on health, wellness, and pharma products – not sneakers, beer, or cars (though we like those things, too). Besides being passionate about our purpose, we are dedicated to our people and their professional growth and fulfillment. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and strive to bring together people with unique skills and varied backgrounds to work toward common goals. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring employees to be onsite Tuesday-Thursday each week in our Chicago office. We make reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities who require schedule accommodations.

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