Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Intern – Influencer Research & Vetting (French & Italian Speaker) Location: Flexible (London, Munich) Duration: 3 -month internship Start Date: End of August / September Working Hours: 20 hours per week - Part time About the Role We are looking for an Influencer Research & Vetting Intern to support our team on a global financial services client. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys research, analysis, and social media intelligence rather than content creation. You will help identify, assess and vet influencers to ensure they are the right fit for campaigns while maintaining the highest standards of brand safety and compliance. Working alongside experienced influencer marketing specialists, you'll develop expertise in influencer research, risk assessment, and emerging AI-powered research tools. What You'll Do Perform detailed influencer vetting, including authenticity, audience quality, engagement and credibility analysis. Assess creators for brand safety, reputation and potential risks, particularly for highly regulated industries. Review previous brand collaborations and online presence to identify potential concerns. Support influencer sourcing recommendations through qualitative and quantitative research. Prepare research reports, summaries and presentations for internal teams and clients. Stay up to date with social media trends, creator landscape developments and AI-powered research tools. Collaborate with the wider Influence team on ongoing projects. What We're Looking For Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Strong interest in influencer marketing, digital communications or social media research. Excellent analytical and research skills with strong attention to detail. Comfortable working independently and managing multiple research tasks. Curious, proactive and eager to learn. An open mindset and willingness to adopt new technologies, including AI tools. Previous internship in an agency or marketing environment is a plus, but not required. Experience working on financial services or regulated industries is a plus. Languages Fluent French is required. Italian is highly desirable. Good working proficiency in English. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. It started with one man’s passion to make an impact through stories… 70 years later, we are the world’s largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected. We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values. We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company. At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration. Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to their work— taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and within communities around the globe. The relentless pursuit of excellence The freedom to be constantly curious The courage to do the right thing The commitment to positively impact society. 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