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Burson Summer 2026 HBSI (Client-Facing, USA Hybrid - San Francisco, CA)
Burson, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Burson Summer 2026 HBSI (Client‑Facing, USA Hybrid - San Francisco, CA)
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Burson Summer 2026 HBSI (Client‑Facing, USA Hybrid - San Francisco, CA)
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Burson .
Who We Are Burson 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. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP). For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
More About The Role The Harold Burson Summer Internship (HBSI) Program gives early‑career professionals an opportunity to explore the world of communications at a top‑tier global communications agency during an exhilarating 12‑week experience. The HBSI culminates in a real‑world challenge where interns research, design and present a campaign for a current Burson client to the agency’s senior management, receiving feedback, tips and insights that would ordinarily take years to obtain. The summer internship program offers an invaluable career‑development experience. So … are you ready to be a Harold Burson summer intern?
The program will run from
June 8 – August 28, 2026 , and you will be connected to one of our U.S. offices. The health and well‑being of our employees, including you as our future intern, are our top priorities. All our offices are open, and we plan to welcome you to them as many days a week as you'd like, but Burson U.S. is currently following an in‑office hybrid policy.
Please note, this application is for one of our client‑facing positions within the following practices: Consumer & Brand, Corporate & Public Affairs, Energy & Industrials, Health & Wellness, Digital, Mobility & Transportation, Technology, Grassroots (Direct Impact) and Performance Media. To help you understand our practices and to aid in your decision making when choosing your top three areas of interest, please review the descriptions at the bottom of this post.
There is a separate application for Creative Copywriting roles on the Burson HBSI landing page. If you are interested in a Creative role and this client facing role, please feel free to apply for both. They are all still a part of the broader Harold Burson Summer Internship, you will just have a different focus area.
Application Requirements
Resume
Cover Letter
Writing Prompt: Identify a quality, skill, or value that you believe is profoundly important but often overlooked or undervalued in contemporary society. In 500 words, reflect on why you consider it so vital and how it presents itself in your own life or the lives of others.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST. If you have specific questions, please email the HBSI team at HBSIProgram@bursonglobal.com.
What You’ll Do During this paid internship, interns work alongside top professionals in the field, participating in everything from strategy and planning discussions to creative brainstorms aimed at capturing national news, shaping public opinion and sparking community engagement.
Consumer & Brand
– Build brands that enhance reputation, create culture and influence consumer behavior. Whether putting brands into pop culture at the speed of news or addressing more deeply seeded societal challenges, we develop communications that create reputation capital for our clients with unrivaled intelligence, innovation and impact.
Corporate & Public Affairs
– Work directly with policymakers around the world. Provide seasoned counsel and nuanced strategies that reflect and respond to the multi‑layered realities of today’s global communities.
Health & Wellness
– Provide strategic counsel and flawless execution from corporate to R&D communications to regulatory milestones and more.
Insights, Data and Intelligence
– Transform information into action. Analyze brand perception, monitor online conversations, conduct custom research, and leverage data science and AI to uncover hidden patterns and predict future outcomes.
Performance Media
– Develop integrated media campaigns that intersect audiences where, how and when they are the most receptive, and build custom measurement and attribution programs.
Technology
– Navigate the transformative opportunities and risks of technology with clients, helping them prepare for the future.
Mobility & Transportation
– Set clients up for progress by positioning them to overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities presented by technological advancements.
Energy & Industrials
– Communicate complicated and fast‑moving issues, helping energy clients navigate the transition toward sustainable progress.
Direct Impact (Grassroots)
– Offer scalable, high‑impact communications services covering every community, media market, political jurisdiction, and digital landscape in the U.S., redefining community engagement.
Experience That Contributes To Success
Recent graduate (May/June 2026) required.
Strong research, written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work in a fast‑paced environment with the ability to handle high‑pressure situations.
Burson does not provide any form of relocation/housing assistance. Once hired, it will be up to the individual to find accommodations for the duration of the program.
Burson is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome.
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between: $18—$19 USD
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, including 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. Our unique point of view 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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Burson Summer 2026 HBSI (Client‑Facing, USA Hybrid - San Francisco, CA)
role at
Burson .
Who We Are Burson 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. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP). For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
More About The Role The Harold Burson Summer Internship (HBSI) Program gives early‑career professionals an opportunity to explore the world of communications at a top‑tier global communications agency during an exhilarating 12‑week experience. The HBSI culminates in a real‑world challenge where interns research, design and present a campaign for a current Burson client to the agency’s senior management, receiving feedback, tips and insights that would ordinarily take years to obtain. The summer internship program offers an invaluable career‑development experience. So … are you ready to be a Harold Burson summer intern?
The program will run from
June 8 – August 28, 2026 , and you will be connected to one of our U.S. offices. The health and well‑being of our employees, including you as our future intern, are our top priorities. All our offices are open, and we plan to welcome you to them as many days a week as you'd like, but Burson U.S. is currently following an in‑office hybrid policy.
Please note, this application is for one of our client‑facing positions within the following practices: Consumer & Brand, Corporate & Public Affairs, Energy & Industrials, Health & Wellness, Digital, Mobility & Transportation, Technology, Grassroots (Direct Impact) and Performance Media. To help you understand our practices and to aid in your decision making when choosing your top three areas of interest, please review the descriptions at the bottom of this post.
There is a separate application for Creative Copywriting roles on the Burson HBSI landing page. If you are interested in a Creative role and this client facing role, please feel free to apply for both. They are all still a part of the broader Harold Burson Summer Internship, you will just have a different focus area.
Application Requirements
Resume
Cover Letter
Writing Prompt: Identify a quality, skill, or value that you believe is profoundly important but often overlooked or undervalued in contemporary society. In 500 words, reflect on why you consider it so vital and how it presents itself in your own life or the lives of others.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST. If you have specific questions, please email the HBSI team at HBSIProgram@bursonglobal.com.
What You’ll Do During this paid internship, interns work alongside top professionals in the field, participating in everything from strategy and planning discussions to creative brainstorms aimed at capturing national news, shaping public opinion and sparking community engagement.
Consumer & Brand
– Build brands that enhance reputation, create culture and influence consumer behavior. Whether putting brands into pop culture at the speed of news or addressing more deeply seeded societal challenges, we develop communications that create reputation capital for our clients with unrivaled intelligence, innovation and impact.
Corporate & Public Affairs
– Work directly with policymakers around the world. Provide seasoned counsel and nuanced strategies that reflect and respond to the multi‑layered realities of today’s global communities.
Health & Wellness
– Provide strategic counsel and flawless execution from corporate to R&D communications to regulatory milestones and more.
Insights, Data and Intelligence
– Transform information into action. Analyze brand perception, monitor online conversations, conduct custom research, and leverage data science and AI to uncover hidden patterns and predict future outcomes.
Performance Media
– Develop integrated media campaigns that intersect audiences where, how and when they are the most receptive, and build custom measurement and attribution programs.
Technology
– Navigate the transformative opportunities and risks of technology with clients, helping them prepare for the future.
Mobility & Transportation
– Set clients up for progress by positioning them to overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities presented by technological advancements.
Energy & Industrials
– Communicate complicated and fast‑moving issues, helping energy clients navigate the transition toward sustainable progress.
Direct Impact (Grassroots)
– Offer scalable, high‑impact communications services covering every community, media market, political jurisdiction, and digital landscape in the U.S., redefining community engagement.
Experience That Contributes To Success
Recent graduate (May/June 2026) required.
Strong research, written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work in a fast‑paced environment with the ability to handle high‑pressure situations.
Burson does not provide any form of relocation/housing assistance. Once hired, it will be up to the individual to find accommodations for the duration of the program.
Burson is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome.
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between: $18—$19 USD
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, including 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. Our unique point of view 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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