2027 Public Affairs Summer Internship - Early Careers

About this role:  Wells Fargo is seeking talented young professionals to join the 2027 Public Affairs Internship Program. Internship opportunities will align with work within one of the two teams within Public Affairs: Brand Management and Sponsorships or Communications.  

The Public Affairs Internship Program is designed to expose participants to an array of opportunities within Public Affairs where they can develop professional expertise in building trust, brand reputation, and positive business results for a multinational financial services company. 

Participants will have the opportunity to gain experience and develop industry best practices by supporting business function priorities. Through this program, participants will take on day-to-day responsibilities, expand their network, and grow their portfolio. #earlycareers

Individuals may be placed in one of the following teams: 

• Brand Management & Sponsorships is responsible for protecting, promoting and evolving the Wells Fargo brand. 

• Communications delivers strategic counsel and engaging content to build brand favorability while protecting and enhancing Wells Fargo’s reputation and culture. 

In this role you will:   Work closely with Wells Fargo’s colleagues to provide strategic advice, subject matter expertise, and innovative solutions to Wells Fargo businesses. As a Public Affairs Intern, depending on function assigned, you will be expected to: 

• Participate in the development, design, and execution of business priorities. 

• Identify, gather, and analyze data and develop initial insights that inform strategic recommendations. 

• Provide production support and/or serve as a liaison to business partners. 

• Develop presentations and other documents for management and senior leaders independently and in partnership with other team members. 

• Evaluate strategic options and develop recommendations for feature enhancements and process efficiencies. 

• Partner and collaborate with colleagues across the Public Affairs organization. 

• Build new partner relationships while seeking feedback, creating alignment, and proactively addressing risks. 

• Build business acumen while strengthening your skills. 

• Be visible, present and actively engaged in Public Affairs Employee Engagement Initiatives. 

• Adhere to hybrid in-office attendance policy. 

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ months of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in: Communications, Public Relations, Media Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing or related degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 – June 2028.    

• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills.  

• Involvement in extracurricular enrichment activities through one or more of the following: volunteerism, student organization involvement, study abroad program(s), leadership position(s), non-profit involvement. 

• Demonstrated knowledge, interest and/or experience in financial services, strategy, and fintech ,  analytical skills and interest in identifying, collecting, and strategically analyzing information and data, helping drive insights and interest in developing strategic recommendations. 

• Familiarity with AI powered productivity tools (such as chat-based assistants and built in features like Microsoft Copilot) to support everyday tasks including research, organizing information, and creating presentations with a strong interest in learning and using these tools responsibly. 

• Strong critical thinking and data analysis skills, with the ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and support innovative public affairs initiatives. 

• Ability to execute with urgency, manage reporting, projects, meetings, and events effectively, and support campaign strategy while driving operational excellence with an enterprise mindset. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, foster an inclusive environment, and actively seek and apply feedback to support public affairs initiatives. 

• Strong business acumen and marketing skills, with the ability to support brand management, content design, and marketing channels while delivering excellent service and business-focused impact. 

• Ability to act with integrity, manage risk effectively, and support compliant, well-managed vendor relationships in a dynamic public affairs environment. 

Program Location :   Charlotte, NC  

Wells Fargo only considers candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who do not require work visa sponsorship from Wells Fargo now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States. 

Based on the volume of applications received, this job posting may be removed prior to the indicated close date. If you do not apply prior to the closing of this posting, we encourage you to apply for other opportunities with Wells Fargo. After submitting your application, please monitor your e-mail for future communications. 

Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit  Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.