2026 Public Affairs Summer Internship - Early Careers

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking talented young professionals to join the 2026 Public Affairs Internship Program. Internship opportunities will align with work within one of the three teams within Public Affairs: Brand Management and Sponsorships, Communications and Government Relations and Public Policy. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .

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.

Individuals may be placed in one of the following teams:

• Brand Management & Sponsorships is responsible for protecting, promoting and evolving the Wells Fargo brand.
  • This team is seeking an intern who acts as a historian to join the Wells Fargo heritage team. This internship offers hands-on experience in historical research, documentation, and storytelling.
• Communications & Integrated Marketing delivers strategic counsel and engaging content to build brand favorability while protecting and enhancing Wells Fargo's reputation and culture.
  • This team is seeking an intern to support our Integrated Communications, Marketing and Events team. This internship offers hands-on experience in content creation, campaign execution, analytics, and stakeholder engagement.
• Government Relations & Public Policy is responsible for developing and executing strategies that advance company policy and regulatory priorities with multiple stakeholders.
  • This team is seeking an intern to support our GRPP team. This internship offers hands-on experience in legislative tracking, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy campaign support. It is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, or related fields.

Program Overview:

Over the course of 10 weeks, you can expect the following:

• On-the-job experience: Working independently as well as part of a high-performing team while having an end-to-end ownership of a distinct deliverable that has a direct impact on business and/or enterprise.
• Professional support: You will be reporting to the Public Affairs Program Manager who also serves as the Development Officer, who's responsibility will be to help you navigate the company and connect you with business leaders, support you with professional develop needs and answer day-to-day questions. Additionally, a senior manager will also be assigned to you that will facilitate work tasks and help you navigate through assignment challenges, and give you feedback throughout the course of the summer.
• A speaker series (virtual and/or in-person): Wells Fargo's top leaders provide insight into how to make the most of your summer experience, share their career paths, tips, and advice, while also sharing trends in the financial and functional spaces they serve.
• Organization networking activities: We promote community involvement and networking with other summer interns and full-time analysts. You will have the opportunity to create lasting professional relationships, build your network, and take advantage of a diverse and rapidly growing workforce.
• Internship Duration: 10 Weeks (June-August 2026)

Following the internship, contingent upon performance metrics, successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to join the team as part of a Public Affairs Analyst Program which will enable you to spend a total of 24 months, on two, 12-month rotational assignments aligned within Public Affairs. This competitive program serves as a pipeline for development of the public affairs leaders and enables meaningful career advancement within Public Affairs teams and/or business teams within Wells Fargo.

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

Ideal candidate for this role must have the following:

• Energetic self-starter who proactively takes initiative, remains curious and has a genuine interest in learning and growth
• A great writer with the ability to synthesize information
• Strategic, "outside the box" thinking and the ability and interest to ramp up on unfamiliar topic quickly and effectively
• Proactive, intellectually curious with the ability to take on an elevated level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability
• Attention to detail and ability to navigate ambiguity

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:

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with an expected graduation between December 2026- May/June 2027
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• 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

BA/BS degree candidate with a major concentration in: Communications, Public Relations, Media Advertising, Graphic Design, History, International Affairs, Marketing, Math, Political Science, Statistics major or any of the related major.

Program Location: Charlotte, NC ( no exceptions)

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.

Wells Fargo will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will 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.

Posting End Date:
13 Aug 2025
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.

Client-provided location(s): Charlotte, NC

Job ID: WellsFargo-R-481317

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-08-09T23:30:01