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[Medusa Malherbe] INTERNSHIP OFFER – JUNIOR STRATEGIC PLANNER (M/F)

Medusa – The Creative Agency of Malherbe Paris Group

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INTERNSHIP OFFER – JUNIOR STRATEGIC PLANNER (M/F)

Duration: 6 months


Location: Paris


Start date: As soon as possible

About the agency

Medusa, a strategy & brand image agency operates as a Brand Profiler, deploying multiple seeking heads as intuitive sentinels to scan, decode and navigate every field of knowledge, revealing what brand authentically is, or sculpting it out of nothing. From strategic positioning to brand experience, we guide international brands through a consistent 360° system across every touchpoint, powered by Malherbe Group expertise and its three international offices.


Global Branding, to shift brand perception at its Core


building the foundations that define who you are shaping brands positioning, identity and vision for a lasting and coherent presence across every touch points..


360° Campaign, to shift brand perception in Key Moments


elevating brands at the moments that matter most, crafting strong, emotion-driven campaigns that leave a lasting impression across every touch points.

We mainly operate in the luxury, beauty, jewelry, wines & spirits, and hospitality sectors, supporting our clients on positioning, visual identity, brand redesign, packaging, and the deployment of brand territories. Clients include Mandarin Oriental, Parfums de Marly, Guerlain, Ralph Lauren, and Shinsegae.

Your mission

Within the business team and under the supervision of account directors, you will contribute to strategic thinking and recommendations, including:

  • Conducting market research, benchmarks, and competitive analysis
  • Monitoring trends (luxury, culture, innovation, digital, lifestyle)
  • Analyzing consumer insights and identifying creative opportunities
  • Contributing to the writing of creative briefs
  • Assisting in the preparation of client presentations

Required qualities

  • Strong analytical, deductive, and synthesis skills
  • Rigor, discipline, and high standards in deliverables
  • Excellent writing skills in both French and English
  • Sensitivity to cultural and societal trends
  • Team spirit and proactivity

Profile

  • Student in a business school, communication, or marketing program (Master’s level / Bac +4/5)
  • Strong interest in the luxury sector, its codes and challenges
  • Intellectual curiosity, analytical mindset, and ability to synthesize
  • Fluent English required (international clients, multi-market projects)
  • Proficiency in presentation tools (PowerPoint / Keynote)
  • Previous experience in an agency or in the luxury sector is a plus

Terms

6-month internship (with agreement) – compensation depending on profile

Application

Please send your CV and cover letter to: m.lehenaff@malherbe.paris

Medusa, the communication agency of the Malherbe Paris group

At the end of 2024, Hubert de Malherbe and his partners, Suzanna Euphrosine and Mélodie Jouteau, officially launched Medusa, the communication agency of the Malherbe Paris group.

Positioning itself as a creative strategy partner for luxury, premium, and lifestyle brands, Medusa offers a holistic approach to brand experience, meeting the growing market demand for consistency between offline and online channels.

With over ten years of experience as a Business Unit prior to its creation, Medusa supports its clients through expertise in branding, integrated campaigns, and digital activation, ensuring end-to-end support from creative strategy to production.

Our vision: captivate to transform

Like Medusa, who could turn people to stone with a single gaze, our ambition is to capture attention in order to transform brand perception—whether by shaping their core foundations or enhancing their image in a more ephemeral way.

Our services:

Global Branding Offering


A comprehensive approach that builds strong brand foundations by redefining positioning and identity over the long term, enhancing perception in a consistent way across online and offline channels.
Sectors: cosmetics, hospitality, wines & spirits
Selected clients: Mandarin Oriental, Minuty, Parfums de Marly, Cambridge Satchel, Element Eight

Brand Content & Brand Activation Offering


An approach designed to elevate brands during key moments and transform perception instantly, particularly for event-driven campaigns or limited editions.
Selected clients: Dior, Guerlain, Ralph Lauren, Martell, Shinsegae, Bloomingdale’s

Our values:

  • Human Skills: common sense, openness, anticipation, collaboration, and communication
  • Loyalty: strong commitment to teams, clients, and partners
  • Hospitality: a strong service mindset and solution-oriented approach
  • Radical: bold and confident creative strategic convictions
  • Rigor: constant attention to detail from start to finish
  • Consistency: professional and human excellence

Grand Prix Stratégies du Luxe awards:

  • – 2022: Dior, Integrated Campaigns – Bronze
  • – 2022: Dior, Brand Content – Bronze
  • – 2023: Altesse Studio, Packaging – Silver
  • – 2024: Guerlain, Digital Film – Gold
  • – 2024: Cambridge Satchel, Branding – Bronze

Press article:

https://www.strategies.fr/actualites/agences/LQ3999079C/medusa-malherbe-se-singularise.html

The team:

Medusa brings together around twenty talents, supported by a network of specialized freelancers to provide tailored expertise for each project.

Work environment:

  • Remote work: up to 2 flexible days per week

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