Creative Strategy Intern in Washington, District of Columbia at Streetsense

Streetsense is a global creative collective of strategists, designers, architects, marketers, and storytellers. We create brands people love and places people love to be.

From hospitality and real estate to retail and lifestyle, we partner with visionary clients to shape experiences that resonate culturally, emotionally, and commercially. Our integrated model—spanning strategy, branding, marketing, and interior architecture - brings together diverse expertise to create bold ideas and transformative results.

We’re currently seeking a Creative Strategy Intern to join our Agency team. This is an opportunity to contribute to real-world client work, collaborate across disciplines, and gain hands-on experience inside a fast-paced creative environment.

This is a paid internship compensated on an hourly basis.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in brainstorms for creative client work, contributing fresh ideas and strategic thinking
• Conduct market research with primary and secondary sources to uncover actionable insights
• Develop audience personas and customer journeys with both qualitative attributes and quantitative proof points
• Translate in-depth research and immersion into specific strategies that underpin brand positioning and identity
• Brainstorm potential project names and assess for viability
• Write a mix of long- and short-form copy, including research findings, brand narratives, marketing taglines, website copy, ad copy, print collateral, and more
• Present ideas internally and potentially to clients

• Recent graduates or fourth-year university students pursuing degrees in Marketing, Advertising, or related fields
• Portfolio or classwork examples showcasing strategic thinking, creativity, and versatility in writing
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and solutions-oriented; eager to ask thoughtful questions, anticipate project needs, and contribute beyond assigned tasks
• Ideally some experience with creative tools, e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Miro
• Interest in real estate, hospitality, and place-based branding industries
• Full-time availability Monday–Friday, June 15, 2026, through August 21, 2026; must be able to report in-person to the DC office 2 days a week, preferable Wednesdays and Thursdays
• Part-time availability in the fall, schedule TBD, August 24, 2026, through the end of the calendar year; in-person optional

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hands-on experience across real client projects
• Mentorship from multidisciplinary creative teams
• Exposure to branding, marketing, and placemaking work
• A collaborative culture passionate about shaping brands and experiences
• Professional development and networking opportunities with the 2026 intern cohort
• Paid hourly compensation

Streetsense is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.