What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Science Intern (Summer 2025) position at Weber Shandwick?
Weber Shandwick, a global communications firm, is seeking a talented Data Science Intern to join our innovative team for Summer 2025. As a leader in the communications industry, Weber Shandwick is dedicated to leveraging data-driven insights to create impactful campaigns and drive business results. The selected intern will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced data scientists in our dynamic data science department, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technology solutions that further advance our position as an industry leader.
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced data scientists, analyst, strategists, communication experts and client experience professionals and gain hands-on experience in building data-driven solutions for our clients. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about data science, marketing, and communication technologies.
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced data scientists and gain hands-on experience in building data-driven solutions for our clients. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about data science, marketing, and communication technologies.
Responsibilities:
Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.
Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.
We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced data scientists, analyst, strategists, communication experts and client experience professionals and gain hands-on experience in building data-driven solutions for our clients. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about data science, marketing, and communication technologies.
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced data scientists and gain hands-on experience in building data-driven solutions for our clients. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about data science, marketing, and communication technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data from various sources to support the development of data-driven solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into actionable insights and data-driven strategies
- Support the development and implementation of machine learning models and algorithms
- Assist in building data pipelines and infrastructure for data processing and analysis
- Work on statistical models to evaluate marketing effectiveness and optimize resource allocation across various channels
- Utilize natural language processing techniques to uncover nuanced insights on trends and audience sentiments from textual data sources such as social media, customer feedback, and market reports
- Conduct network analysis to understand social media dynamics, identify key influencers, and inform communication approaches for targeted audience engagement
- Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in data science and machine learning to contribute innovative ideas and approaches to projects
- Graduating college senior (four-year program) or currently pursuing a Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Sociology or related field
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or Java
- Familiarity with data manipulation and analysis libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy
- Basic understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms
- Good understanding of statistics and probability
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Hands-on experience working on real-world projects
- Mentorship from experienced data scientists
- Opportunity to network with professionals in the communication industry
- Potential for future full-time employment opportunities based on performance
Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.
Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.
We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.
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