Research and Strategy Intern (October 2026 - March 2027)

Location: Singapore

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

We are looking for a Research & Strategy Intern to join our Strategy team at Edelman. This position will support our Strategy and other business teams on various projects which require industry/market research, audience insights, competitive analysis, and strategic planning.

Solving problems through a marketing communications lens is an interdisciplinary challenge.

Research is the foundation of this process so we’re hoping our Research & Strategy Intern has the curiosity and courage to master new research skills, study new industries/categories and take on new challenges. But don’t worry - you are not expected to know everything. Adequate support and mentorship will be provided along the way.

About The Internship

This is a full-time internship program for a period of 6 months. It is based in Singapore.

What you will do:

Research & Analysis:

Assist project teams in conducting in-depth research on industry, market, media, culture, competitor and audience to identify gaps and opportunities for client projects/campaigns/new business briefs

Synthesize and present research findings in engaging formats, such as ongoing trends reports or presentation decks, ensuring that research leads to actionable recommendations

Understand the various research tools available and actively use them to offer insights for better, more data-driven work

Support in any qualitative research such as focus group discussions and interviews

To assist in knowledge management matters – including overseeing and managing the martech/media analysis/social listening and AI tools and processes

Collaborative Strategy Development:

Support Strategy leads in unearthing and turning insights into strategic direction for projects/campaigns/new briefs

Participate in creative brainstorm/ideation sessions

Continuous Learning and Support:

Assist other project teams in other general research and ideation work

Assist Strategy team in other administrative work and proactive projects

What we’re looking for:

Currently pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, or any related field

Good research skills; experience working with data is a plus but not a must

Keeps up to date with the latest in pop culture, social media trends, and current events

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes, technologies and tools

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Optional but good to have: Knowledge of martech/media analysis/social listening tools such as Brandwatch, Newswhip, Emplifi, GlobalWebIndex or other similar platforms

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.