AEA Consulting is a global consulting firm setting the standard in strategy and planning for the cultural and creative industries, known for our candid and impartial advice that draws on deep knowledge of the cultural sector as well as robust research and analytical insight. Since 1991, we have successfully delivered more than 1,200 assignments in 43 countries, helping clients around the world plan and realize vital and sustainable cultural projects. Our core service offerings include concept development, cultural plans, business plans, feasibility studies, policy development, and strategic plans.

AEA Consulting is seeking Summer Analysts to join our team for a 12-week paid internship between June and early September.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), remote role. You will work closely with consulting teams on live client projects, research, and internal initiatives, gaining hands-on experience in the arts and cultural sector and in consulting.

About the role:

You will contribute to real projects from the outset, supporting research, analysis, and the preparation of client deliverables, while helping to build AEA’s knowledge and understanding of the sector.

This role suits someone who is curious, thoughtful, and motivated to learn, and who wants to contribute meaningfully.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting client projects through research, data gathering, and preparation for meetings

• Assisting with analysis and, where appropriate, financial modelling

• Drafting sections of reports, presentations, and client materials

• Writing clear summaries of meetings and discussions

• Researching cultural trends and sharing insights with the team 

• Supporting internal initiatives and knowledge management

• Collecting and managing data for the Cultural Infrastructure Index dataset

• Occasionally attending client meetings

What we're looking for:

We welcome applications from graduate students, recent (BA) graduates, or final-year students in relevant fields (e.g. arts, architecture, urban planning, business, economics, or another related field).

You don’t need to meet every requirement, but we’re particularly interested in:

• Curiosity, passion and interest in arts and culture

• Strong analytical thinking

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage tasks and deadlines

• Attention to detail and pride in high-quality work

• Initiative and willingness to learn

• Ability to work independently and in a team in a stimulating, upbeat, yet often high-pressure environment

• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is expected

• Spoken and written fluency in English is required. Additional language(s) are preferred but not a prerequisite.

Working with AEA:

AEA Consulting is an international consultancy specialising in strategy, planning, and research for the arts and cultural sector.

The Summer Analyst Program takes place between June and early September each year. Specific start and end dates are flexible and will be agreed with the chosen applicant, but should include work for at least ten weeks. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), paid (hourly) position. We offer two Summer Analyst placements: one in the U.S. within New York State and one in the UK. We accept applications from candidates based in the US who would do most team-based work during hours aligned with the Eastern Time Zone. AEA’s UK-based Summer Analyst would be working remotely within the UK, with working hours aligned with British Summer Time.

AEA is committed to diversity and inclusion and to a more equitable arts and cultural sector. Our work requires a team that together represents a diversity of perspectives and lived experiences. Candidates from populations underrepresented in the arts and in management consulting are strongly encouraged to apply.

More information about AEA can be found at https://aeaconsulting.com

To apply, please answer the questions in the Applied platform and upload your CV.

Application process:

• Applications are due by 10am BST on 29 April 2026.

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to virtual interviews in May 2026. The interview stage includes two rounds of interviews: 1) General introductory interview 2) Case study interview.

• We expect to select two finalists by the end of May for an early to mid-June start date.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to answer individual clarification questions.

Ethical use of AI:

While we understand that applicants may use AI tools to support their application, the hiring team will have access to AI answer samples when scoring, aiding in identifying patterns, and will assign lower scores to the answers generated by AI without sufficient human editing and fact-checking.