Operations and Client Systems Internship | Fall 2026

<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><a href="https://www.brilliant-agency.com/">Brilliant Agency</a>, one of the most respected and rapidly growing agencies focused on family-oriented brands, seeks a REMOTE <strong>Operations and Client Systems Intern</strong>, 15 hours a week to help support the agency’s growing, award-winning team. <strong>FOR THIS INTERNSHIP, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO START ON JUNE 1ST OR AUGUST 17TH.</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Who We Are:</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">So what’s Brilliant all about? We are a unique Public Relations agency, celebrating 15 years in business with over 25 team members who all work remotely across the US. We give our team the resources they need to get their work done without having to sit in a cubicle or stuffy office. From costume contests to virtual happy hours and Slack GIFs, we prioritize connecting with each other and creating a sense of community. Although we are remote, team members are expected to be available online during regular business hours, and there is occasional travel for events and trade shows.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>What We Do:</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Brilliant is in its second decade as a fully remote company and is one of the most respected agencies serving consumer lifestyle brands with a specific focus on products, brands, and services for families including baby and maternity, toys and games, tech, housewares, and food. <br><br><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">This isn’t an internship to organize files, it’s the one where you are truly integrated into a team to understand how it operates and the fundamentals of a strong career in PR. With that, it is critical that interns can meet deadlines, respond to messages in a timely manner, and be proactive in communicating with their team.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Internship Structure:</strong><br><br>We have two internship sessions – Summer/Fall (June or August - December) and Winter/Spring (January - May or June) – and many interns end up staying for multiple sessions. Active interns get first pick for the following semester internship spots! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Our Dream Team Member:</strong></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Resourceful, committed, and deliberate</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Organized to a fault (in a good way) and naturally detail-oriented</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Proactive and comfortable taking ownership without waiting for direction</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Curious about new tools, AI, and technology and how they can be applied to make work</span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">faster and more efficient</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Curious about how teams work and how to make them work better</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Strong communicator who asks questions early and often</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Interested in operations, analytics, or how agencies run behind the scenes</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Excited about building a strong career foundation to build from post graduation</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><b>Responsibilities Include:</b><br><br><u><strong>Operations & Workflow Support:</strong></u></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Maintain and update internal trackers (client health, resourcing, project lists)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Support rollout of new tools and processes across teams</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Help audit and organize templates, documents, and shared drives</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Identify gaps or inefficiencies in workflows and flag opportunities to improve</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Research and test new tools, platforms, or AI use cases that could streamline team</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">workflows</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><u><strong>Project Management & Admin:</strong></u></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Prepare agendas, notes, and follow-ups for internal meetings</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Help keep teams on track with timelines and deliverables</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Support task management</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Help identify opportunities to simplify processes and reduce unnecessary steps</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><u><strong>Creative & Strategic Support:</strong></u></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Participate in brainstorms for client work and internal initiatives</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Support new business prep and research</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Take ownership of a small ops project to improve a process or system</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Bring forward ideas on how technology or AI could improve day-to-day team efficiency</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Requirements Include:</strong></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Interest in emerging tools, AI, or new technologies that improve workflow efficiency</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Ability to commit to at least 15 hours a week during office hours, 8–5 in your time zone</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Strong organizational and time management skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Comfort working in Excel/Google Sheets (basic formulas, organization)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Excellent writing and communication skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Professional demeanor and a drive to succeed</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Eagerness to learn and willingness to ask questions</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Resourceful attitude and keen attention to detail</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12px;">***Prior to applying for this position, please contact your College or University Career Center and verify that you are eligible to receive College Credits for an Internship although accepting credit hours is not necessary to accept an offer. If selected, Brilliant will reimburse you $250 each month for using your personal cell phone, computer, and home internet.***</span></span></p>

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