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Applied Intelligence Intern

CompanyMERGE
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As an Applied Intelligence Intern, you will analyze large-scale datasets to identify trends and provide insights that drive strategic decisions. You will also collaborate on a core summer project to create content that showcases MERGE culture and innovative work.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
865
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
MERGE is a marketing and technology agency built for the intersection of health and wellness. We help brands navigate complex consumer journeys and unlock growth through data-driven storytelling, AI-powered personalization, and bold creativity. Powered by human insight, creativity, and AI, we unite people and brands. Our expertise spans health and consumer brands, with demonstrated experience across industries including: Pharma and Medtech, Health Providers, Insurance, Health, Financial Services, Retail, Connected Living, and Food. We provide deep platform expertise and services in: Strategy, Creative, Public Relations, Experience, Performance Marketing, Media, and Platforms. Our success is best illustrated in our enduring client partnerships with marquee brands such as Abbott, Blue Cross Blue Shield, GE Healthcare, Supernus, American Express, T-Mobile, Coach, and Meta. With teams across offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York City, and Raleigh. MERGE’s culture embraces agility, ability, and humility to consistently deliver exceptional client results. Recruitment Fraud Alert Notice: Please be aware of potential fraud or scams by individuals, organizations, or websites falsely claiming to represent MERGE in recruitment activities. MERGE follows a well-defined recruitment process for all positions, which includes formal interviews before issuing any offers of employment. Importantly, we do not require any payments or fees from job applicants. Additionally, MERGE does not conduct interviews through texting platforms such as RingCentral. If you receive any suspicious emails claiming to recruit on behalf of MERGE, do not share personal information or make any payments. Qualified candidates should only apply to current openings directly through MERGE’s
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Merge Storytelling and Technology</strong></p> <p>We bring together the minds and passions of creative pioneers, tech innovators, and data explorers to help ambitious clients solve business challenges and rise to the top. MERGE has enduring client partnerships with American Express, T-Mobile, Subway, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Meta, Adobe, BlueCross BlueShield, Abbott, Astellas, Supernus, CSL, GE Healthcare, Broward Health, Indiana University Health, and Morgan Stanley. With offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Montreal, New York City and Los Angeles. MERGE uses a talent-to-task process that enables clients to think higher and feel deeper about their customers.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Promote Health, Wellness &amp; Happiness</strong></p> <p>We are committed to promoting health, wellness and happiness in the world by partnering with purpose-driven clients in purpose-driven industries in healthcare, life science, and consumer products. Our deep vertical expertise and category insights stem from decade-long partnerships with our top clients.</p> <p><strong>Emerge to the Top of Your Career</strong></p> <p>At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.</p></div><p><strong>As our Applied Intelligence (Data &amp; Analytics) Intern, you will…</strong></p> <p>Be ready to unlock the stories hidden within complex datasets and transform raw information into powerful business strategies. As our Applied Intelligence (Data &amp; Analytics) Intern, you’ll dive deep into large-scale datasets to identify trends, build robust models, and provide the data-driven evidence needed to fuel critical business decisions.</p> <p><strong>What you'll experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Deep Expertise &amp; Broad Exposure:</strong> While embedded within a specific department for hands-on, meaningful work, you will also gain broad exposure across the entire agency. This allows you to develop deep functional skills while building a holistic understanding of our service offerings.</li> <li><strong>Defining Your Passion:</strong> Explore diverse work across the agency to identify your professional passions within the dynamic fields of technology and marketing.</li> <li><strong>Core Summer Project: </strong>Through your learnings, you and your fellow interns will collaborate on a central project: creating engaging, authentic content that showcases MERGE culture, our innovative work, and our people.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Dive into data analysis while contributing to meaningful insights that drive strategic decisions</li> <li>Develop proficiency in data visualization tools, transforming complex datasets into compelling visual narratives</li> <li>Collaborate across departments, providing analytical support for various projects and initiatives</li> <li>Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge analytics tools, navigating the dynamic landscape of data technologies</li> <li>Immerse yourself in marketing analytics, optimizing strategies from campaign performance to customer behavior insights, and actively contribute to continuous improvement and innovation</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we’re looking for:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Currently enrolled and working towards an undergraduate (rising junior or rising senior) or recent graduate from an accredited college/university who wants to gain experience in Data Analytics&nbsp;</li> <li>Proficient in Google Workspace and MS Excel</li> <li>Google and/or Adobe Analytics, Tableau, PowerBI, and/or other visualization platforms experience a plus&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>First Generation college students strongly encouraged to apply</li> <li>You must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this role</li> </ul> <p><strong>Internship Essentials</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Duration: </strong>10 weeks between June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026 - Monday - Friday</li> <li><strong>Compensation:</strong> $20.00/hour</li> <li><strong>Location: </strong>Boston, MA&nbsp;- Hybrid 2 days/week in-office <ul> <li>MERGE does not provide any form of housing reimbursement/stipend</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>#LI-NT1</p> <p>#LI-HYBRID</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>And here’s how we live our values at MERGE</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Ability. </strong>Mastering our craft</li> <li><strong>Agility.</strong> Delivering with a growth mindset</li> <li><strong>Humility. </strong>Collaborating for shared success</li> </ul> <p><strong>MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer</strong></p> <p>MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!</p></div>
Key Skills
Data AnalysisData VisualizationGoogle WorkspaceMS ExcelGoogle AnalyticsAdobe AnalyticsTableauPowerBIMarketing AnalyticsCollaborationData TechnologiesCustomer Behavior InsightsCampaign PerformanceContinuous ImprovementInnovation
Categories
Data & AnalyticsTechnologyMarketingHealthcareCreative & Media