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DWS Summer Intern - Communications

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About the Internship  

 

The DWS Internship is an opportunity to gain a wide range of practical experience. Individual projects, participation in speaker sessions and networking events will all be part of the internship. Whilst you can expect a high learning curve from our Internship, you will benefit from the support of your managers and mentors along with unparalleled exposure to the world of Asset Management. This internship is an ideal way to determine whether a career in Financial Services & Asset Management meets your personal aspirations.    
 
Subject to performance, successful interns may be offered a place on the DWS Graduate P.A.C.E. program the following year. 
 
About the DWS Communications, Brand & CSR Team (New York)

 

The DWS Communications, Brand & CSR Team in the Americas is based out of the New York City office. The team represents the global brand in the Americas by managing:

  • External press and media relations through our external PR firm, as well as serving as a direct media liaison for specific divisions and publications.
  • Internal communications in coordination with the global team to disseminate regional- specific updates/announcements.
  • Writing and distributing Press Releases to announce fund launches, senior hires and board appointments.
  • The firm’s U.S. web presence in a manner that complies with U.S Federal Laws & Regulations;
  • Corporate Social Media accounts, as well as serving as a program manager for the DWS Ambassador program on LinkedIn.
  • Content Creation, Ideation, Production, Post-Production (videos, finished artwork, for distribution across all channels and platforms);
  • Partnering with Client and Product Marketing in the United States to ensure that the Communications strategy aligns with the business’ goals and objectives.

As our DWS Intern you will:  

  • Undertake competitive gap analysis research on articles being published quoting or featuring asset managers in flagship publications in the U.S.
  • Research and help to build out our internal list of journalists for direct P.R. outreach.
  • Assist with pitching DWS Executives and retail-approved Thought Leadership content to journalists.
  • Help prepare briefing documents for Executives ahead of media appearances and speaking engagements.

We’re looking for:  

  • Must hold valid right to work in the US from June 2nd – August 8th, 2025.
  • Must be available to work full-time (including a minimum of 3 days per week in the office) from June 2nd – August 8th, 2025.
  • Must be enrolled and on track to graduate from a bachelor’s or master’s degree in 2026. Journalism, Public Relations, or International Relations majors would be preferred.
  • Must possess less than 12 months of full-time, relevant work experience (excluding other internships).
  • Previous internship experience at Media Agencies/PR firms/Newsrooms would be beneficial but isn’t essential.
  • Someone with a keen interest in how the financial services industry is represented in the media.
  • Social media savviness.
  • Some who is well-read, up to date on current affairs, and interested in financial media, economics, and markets.
  • Interested in interacting with journalists; e-mail pitching/cold-calling media to solicit interest.