{"618346":{"#nid":"618346","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Strategic Communications Internship","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EHave you ever seen a great social media stunt or attended an amazing marketing pop-up event and wondered what the strategic thinking was behind that idea?\u0026nbsp; Weber Shandwick, a leading global communications and engagement firm, is seeking a talented and enthusiastic summer 2019 intern in Washington, DC to support its growing team of creative strategists and account planners. These are the people who dig up insights, conduct research and analyze data to develop the strategies behind the creative campaigns.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOur internship is a full-time, paid program designed to complement and enhance academic studies through participation in a variety of assignments and professional responsibilities. 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