Analytics Intern

Praytell is a creative communications agency built by strategic minds and spirited hearts who believe original storytelling unexpected ideas and an instinctive recoil from anything remotely boring can shape culture and make people well give a sh!t. We partner with brands to create timely integrated and headline-worthy campaigns across social earned digital experiential and emerging platforms all rooted in smart strategy creative excellence and a deep understanding of whats resonating right now.

Weve been doing this for just over a decade and have picked up some pretty cool awards along the way including PRWeeks Best Place to Work (8x and counting) Agency of the Year and even a few your mom might recognize - even if she doesnt fully get what you do for a living.

Our work is collaborative fast-moving and driven by curiosity grounded in how we show up for our clients and for one another. If youre looking to join an ambitious deeply supportive team thats focused on doing great work with great people and doesnt take itself too seriously wed love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Praytell is looking for our next Analytics Intern to join our team in Austin or Chicago. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to learn how data research and insights power communications strategies and brand storytelling. As part of our Strategy and Analytics team youll support real client work across PR social influencer and paid media to turn data into insights that shape strategy optimize campaigns and measure impact - whats working whats not and whats next. If you love digging into data asking why and uncovering patterns that tell a bigger story this role is for you.

Overview:

• Start Date: February 3 - July 31 2025 (six-month internship)
• Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm CT (This role requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week during business hours. If you anticipate a heavy course load or multiple classes during the day we encourage you to apply once your schedule allows for this level of availability.)
• Location: Austin or Chicago
• Pay: $20/hour with overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week
• Benefits: Youll have the option to enroll in medical insurance during your internship.
• Post-Internship: This internship may lead to a full-time position based on performance and business needs; however full-time placement is not guaranteed.

As an Analytics Intern you will:

• Support the collection organization and analysis of data across PR social influencer paid media and integrated campaigns.
• Assist in building and maintaining reports that translate performance data into clear actionable insights for internal teams and clients.
• Analyze media coverage social media conversation and campaign metrics to help evaluate performance.
• Monitor ongoing campaign metrics to inform optimization or strategic recommendations.
• Conduct research audits and competitive analysis to support campaign planning and audience insights
• Help track KPIs benchmarks and maintain reporting standards across platforms to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Support the creation of client-facing reports and presentations helping visualize data and summarize key takeaways in a clear compelling way.
• Assist with data pulls from analytics media monitoring and social listening tools.
• Support new business efforts by conducting research pulling relevant data analyzing trends and helping develop insights that inform pitch strategies and presentations.
• Stay up to date on analytics tools platform updates and industry best practices in measurement evaluation and reporting.
• Support the paid media team as needed.

About You

Experience you have:

• Coursework internships or previous experience in analytics research communications marketing or a related field.
• Comfort working with data and spreadsheets including Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel.
• A basic understanding of analytics measurement or reporting concepts.
• Interest in how analytics supports communications strategy and integrated campaigns.
• Experience supporting or contributing to projects (this can be coursework!) across PR social influencer or digital channels.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to synthesize data into clear insights.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Strong written communication skills.
• You have already graduated or will graduate by July 2026.

Equally important you are:

• Ambitious and entrepreneurial
• Flexible and adaptable
• Meticulous and well-organized
• A creative problem solver
• Inquisitive and eager to learn
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Honest and ethical in all work
• Committed to advancing diversity equity inclusion and belonging in the workplace

Interview Process

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive while were incredibly grateful for your interest were not able to respond to each one individually. Well be in touch with candidates were moving forward with. We know how hard it can be to wait and wonder especially in todays job market so if you dont hear from us within 5 business days it means weve moved forward with other candidates for this role. We truly appreciate the time and care you put into applying and will keep your application on file for future opportunities.

Our interview process typically takes 4-6 weeks and heres what you can expect along the way:

• Submit Application
• Phone Screen w/ Head of Talent (30 Mins)
• Team Interview (30 Mins - 1 Hour)
• Leadership Interview (30 Mins)
• TBD: Short Client-Agnostic Take-Home Test (Paid via Electronic Gift Card)
• Offer (Target Start Date: Feb 2026)

Who We Are

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all people and do not discriminate - period. All qualified applicants will receive consideration in accordance with federal state and local laws. We prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on any protected class and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace in every location where we operate.

Required Experience:

Intern