Verbal Identity Fellow

The role

A full-time fellowship in verbal identity at the brand consultancy Interbrand in New York, for people at the very start of their careers. Fellows are fully integrated into the studio and assigned to client work, supporting the verbal identity team, with a manager allocated to them. It starts as a three-month contract that may be extended or converted to a salaried post, and requires three days a week in the New York office.

What you'll do

• Learn about clients' businesses and use that knowledge to produce effective work
• Support project leads with research, creative content such as names and taglines, and building presentations
• Contribute to every part of the verbal practice: naming, voice, messaging, content strategy and content creation
• Work with strategists, designers and client managers to prepare client presentations

About you

• Nought to one year of professional experience; internships count
• Study, experience or a degree in a related field, defined broadly to include linguistics, creative writing, advertising, English literature and philosophy
• Strong verbal, organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• The ability to work with others to find insights and develop new ideas
• The ability to deliver good creative work consistently
• Critical thinking, including the ability to critique your own work and other people's
• Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn
• A strong work ethic
• Nice to have: branding or marketing agency experience
• Nice to have: PowerPoint skills
• Nice to have: knowledge of foreign languages

The process

• A CV is required; a cover letter and LinkedIn profile are optional
• The form asks about U.S. work authorisation, sponsorship needs and whether you would relocate if not in the New York area
• Anyone who needs the information in another format, or would rather apply by email, can write to [email protected]

The details

• Pay: $30 per hour
• Contract: full-time for three months, paid hourly, and may extend or convert
• Location: New York; hybrid, three days a week in the office
• Level: entry

How to apply

Apply through Interbrand's careers site, or email [email protected] if you can't use the form.