Creative Strategy Intern

About Whalar

Whalar is a leading, highly awarded independent agency specializing in creator and social marketing. The company transforms brands into influential cultural forces by harnessing the creative potential of creators worldwide. With offices in London, Berlin, New York, and Los Angeles, Whalar operates on a global scale.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and culturally savvy Creative Strategy Intern to support the creation of creator marketing campaigns for internationally recognized brands. This internship provides practical experience in strategic planning, cultural analysis, ideation, and building creator partnerships within a dynamic team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate creators, communities, target audiences, and cultural trends to inform campaign strategies and creative development.
• Track new developments on social media platforms and internet culture to generate actionable insights for the team.
• Assist in preparing creative briefs, campaign concepts, presentations, and client-facing materials.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, contributing innovative ideas and cultural references for campaigns.
• Help conduct audits on culture, competitors, and communities to guide strategic recommendations.
• Evaluate creator content and offer constructive feedback to enhance creative delivery and brand consistency.
• Support campaign performance analysis and reporting by interpreting data and identifying impactful insights.
• Continuously engage with the evolving Creator Economy by following creators, platforms, and cultural shifts influencing consumer behavior.
• Provide research, coordination, and everyday project assistance to the Creative Strategy team.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Media, Business, or a similar field.
• Strong enthusiasm for social media, digital storytelling, internet culture, and creators.
• Inquisitive mindset with a keen interest in consumer behavior, emerging trends, and community dynamics.
• Excellent research, analytical reasoning, and creative thinking abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Capability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools.
• Experience with platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, Pinterest, X, and emerging social channels.
• Familiarity with AI tools used for research, ideation, or content creation is advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

This part-time internship offers a wage of $20.00 USD per hour. Beyond monetary compensation, interns gain hands-on experience working on active client campaigns, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and develop skills at the forefront of the Creator Economy.

Values and Inclusion

Whalar is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as core principles. The organization embraces a culture of respect, empathy, and belonging, hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds and empowering them to challenge norms and break barriers. Equal employment opportunities are provided regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics under law.