International Media Research and Strategic Planning Assistant F/M

Agency :

Job Description :

HAVAS INTERNATIONAL, who are we?

Havas International is the international hub of Havas Media, one of the largest communication groups in the world. We manage, coordinate, and implement media campaigns for major global advertisers such as Hermès, Dinh Van, Michelin, Meetic, McCain, Cooper, the European Parliament, Capgemini, Orange, Carrefour, BNP Paribas… Our department is above all a team of 100 employees from all over the world, united by a shared passion for international communication. It is an agile, human-sized entity that balances consulting, media strategy, coordination, and implementation across all media types, both offline and digital.

Our insights & strategy team

Within the Insight team, we focus on audience understanding and definition, using data from research institutes or conducting our own ad hoc studies. On the Strategy side, we act as a bridge between brands and client teams: we investigate cultural trends, consumer and market behaviors, with the aim of identifying a campaign idea that will guide the media planners' choices.

Your future challenges?

As an International Media Research and Strategic Planning Assistant, your missions will include:

Insight Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation and formatting of thematic media studies using proprietary tools or databases from research institutes. Collect, organize, centralize, and manage media information.

• Contribute to the development of targeted studies: identifying issues, defining target groups, analyzing media consumption and interests.

Strategy Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic thinking for annual campaigns as well as pitches.

• Summarize and format trend

• Monitor brand media practices.

• Track competitors of the group's clients.
   

Your profile?
This internship is ideal for individuals who are curious about media and advertising, enjoy challenges, novelty, and have an openness to international perspectives.
We are looking for a student (Bachelor's or Master's level BAC+3/4/5), who possesses the following skills:

• Excellent English proficiency

• Excellent French proficiency

• Rigor and organizational skills

• Comfortable working with numbers and strong analytical thinking

• Curiosity, autonomy, and initiative

• Humility

• Adaptability

• Proficiency in computer tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
   

But above all: why join us ?

• The Anti-Routine Agency: Cross-media, cross-country, cross-topic new challenges arise every day, and not two days are alike.

• Strong Team Spirit: Join a close-knit, cheerful team within the international media hub.

• Join the Cortex Community: A multidisciplinary collective within the Havas Village (media, creative, PR, events, partnerships) of 50 research & strategic planning profiles that constantly spark new ideas

• Our Clients: Prestigious brands with exciting challenges, all in a flexible and trusting collaboration that allows for the development of major media projects.

• Focus on Development: We are committed to the growth of our talents; learning and professional and personal development are central to our mission.

• A Unique Village and Culture: Beyond welcoming and vibrant offices and flexibility through remote work, Havas Village offers events and conferences to develop professionally and personally, with inspiring talks on business, philosophy, screenings, workshops, and much more Media, Creative, Entertainment, Digital, Consulting — all professions housed in one place, fostering constant interactions between disciplines, to the delight of our teams and clients

Terms:

Internship

6 months

Puteaux, Havas Village (Metro Line 1, Esplanade de la Défense)

February 2026

Benefits:

• 75% of travel expenses reimbursed.

• A company restaurant and a Starbucks with the participation of the agency for your lunch.

• Access to the "Tony Tonic" gym for €5/month.

• Havas village services: concierge service, shuttle bus between Tour Havas and La Défense...

You will join a company that guarantees equal opportunities and values diversity.

Contract Type :

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job.