Penta Group Associate, Analyst, and Brand Strategist Program - Start dates in 2026

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in formal training sessions for soft and hard skills, and engage in on-the-job learning with internal and client-facing teams.
• Work across all of Penta's offerings including public affairs campaigns, custom research, media relations, sentiment analysis, stakeholder mapping, and media monitoring.
• Assist in writing and managing communications campaigns, conducting quantitative and qualitative research, and distilling complex policy issues into clear recommendations.
• Design research methodologies, build questionnaires, conduct secondary research, and analyze data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with strategists, creatives, and client partners to translate complex challenges into actionable campaign strategies.
• Draft proposals and briefs, guide production across digital, social, and event activations, and measure campaign success for optimization.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science/Government, Business, Finance, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional data management and analysis skills.
• Experience working and collaborating in teams.
• Solid presentation skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple assignments and take initiative.
• Willingness to participate in new projects and a learning-focused mindset.

Nice to Have

• Past experience with graphic design or data visualizations.
• Experience in digital marketing, advertising, creative campaign development, or project management.
• Interest or expertise in policy, business, or economics trends.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields.
• Expected graduation between December 2025 and June 2026.
• Candidates must be able to start in spring, summer, or fall of 2026.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary ranging from $57,000 to $67,000 with potential annual increases of 10-15%.
• Healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental insurance with company contributions.
• Retirement benefits through a 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Income protection via short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave for 12 weeks.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday schedule.
• Monthly cell phone stipend.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), mental health resources, and virtual health consultations.
• Health & wellness initiatives including gym memberships and discounted pet insurance.
• Frequent social events and team-building activities.