Creative Strategy Intern

Who you are

• A full-time rising junior, senior, or recent graduate from an accredited four-year college or university
• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, Media Studies, Technology, or a related field
• Deeply curious about internet culture, social media, creators, and emerging trends
• Able to turn observations into clear, meaningful insights
• A strong storyteller with an eye for visually compelling presentations
• A proactive self-starter who is excited to try new things
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

What the job involves

• As a Creative Strategy Intern at Smartly, you’ll help uncover emerging cultural and social trends before they become mainstream—and turn those insights into strategic narratives for some of the world’s leading brands
• You’ll collaborate with our Creative Technologists and Global Creative Services team to help brands stay ahead of the cultural curve across social media platforms
• Research emerging trends across TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Reddit, and other platforms
• Develop platform- and industry-specific trend reports highlighting what’s happening now and what may be coming next
• Turn cultural insights into compelling presentations, narratives, and creative frameworks
• Support the creation of scalable materials that help multiple brands stay trend-forward
• Conduct creative audits and identify actionable best practices
• Curate standout content and campaign examples to inspire new ideas
• Partner with Creative leaders to develop presentations and strategic positioning
• Present findings or shadow key customer meetings
• Approximately 30 hours per week from October 6 through December 17, 2026

Benefits

• Generous healthcare packages and mental health services
• Career development opportunities, bonus programs and annual performance reviews
• Hybrid working model, with the option to work abroad for up to 30 days
• Company equity options program
• Paid holidays, OOO time and family leaves