Strategist Intern

At Synthesis we push the boundaries of what’s possible with Open Data e.g. Google trends, Instagram, news media headlines, books or academic content. It’s a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment vibrant with collaboration and creativity, at the intersection of data science, cultural analysis & brand consultancy (we call this HCDS: Human Centred Data Science!). 

The role
Strategists at Synthesis deliver robust consumer insights driven by quantitative data analysis in a myriad of creative ways. You will be the culture expert, bringing a human perspective to numbers and statistics. You will support our relationships with key partners, showing a strong interest in their business and demonstrating a ‘nose’ for insights that are most useful and inspiring for them.

Specifically, you will support the team on:
1. A live trends/ culture/  innovation client project and 
2. Synthesis annual thought leadership experience around entertainment and fandom. 
You will be playing a key role in the research, generating hypotheses, designing data sets and analyzing open data intelligence with the guidance of our data scientists and strategists.

This summer internship is a 12-week stint that should be continuously taken between the months of May - September 2025. Start dates can be discussed. 

• Candidates are expected to commit to at least 3 days per week and up to 3.5 days per week (not exceeding 30 hours per week)
• Candidates must be able to commute to the office location (Greenpoint, Brooklyn) for the internship and must be willing to work 1-2 days per week from the office.
• Our internship hourly rate is $25. 

You’ll need 

• Deep interest and passion for culture, an innate curiosity for discovering what’s new and unpacking the why behind macro,people and category shifts
• Strong analytical skills: you’ll be working closely with our data science team to input cultural and contextual knowledge as they optimize our algorithms and frameworks. 
• Strong interpersonal skills: a flexible thinker who thrives in positive, collaborative environments, is able to work under pressure, and communicate effectively.
• Criticality: stretching thinking by adding and expanding, not criticizing without suggestions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: constantly innovating ways to frame questions, source data, and build outputs to improve the overall Synthesis products and services.

Advantageous, but not required:

• Familiarity working for F&B, entertainment, and travel brands (agency/ client side)
• Familiarity with digital research, social listening, qualitative and quantitative research and statistical analysis 

We are looking for people who are culturally curious and passionate about data storytelling.

Our team is nimble, diverse, and adaptable. We work iteratively to develop and improve what we do together rather than settling for more of the same. Together we represent a variety of experiences – from computer science, digital anthropology, engineering, advertising, linguistics, to gaming and law.

We will have a great working relationship if you...

• Are comfortable with open ended challenges
• Have a flair for thinking outside the box, working collaboratively and finding creative solutions
• Are interested in consumer behaviour, cultural shifts and the digital landscape
• Have the drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques
• Have strong written and communication skills