Strategic Planning Intern

SUMMER 2026

Shure offers a challenging, fun and rewarding summer internship program. The twelve-week program is offered to undergraduate and graduate students. We offer internships with a variety of work arrangements from onsite interns to fully remote in US. Each intern will receive a competitive salary. Additionally, Interns who are asked to relocate to Illinois for onsite internships will receive a housing stipend to cover living expenses. Applications will be collected, reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted in late fall/early winter.

The Strategic Planning Analyst Intern will play an important role in the planning and implementation of the company’s strategy.  The Strategic Planning intern will assist long-term planning alongside department team and contribute to the evaluation of external factors and identify how those may impact Shure’s strategy. During the internship the Intern will gain meaningful experience in strategic planning processes, strategic assessments and will develop knowledge of Shure’s industry, markets, competitors, products, technologies, and channels. 

This Internship is Hybrid, based out of our Niles, IL location. 

• Support Shure’s annual strategic planning process – coordinate strategic market review, conduct competitive assessments, prepare SWOT analyses 
• Apply strategy frameworks to assess Shure’s strategic opportunities and priorites 
• Research and report on competitive, market, and technology trends and identify potential implications to Shure’s strategy 
• Analyze data to assess opportunities and risks 
• Create presentations for internal communication of strategic initiatives 
• Special projects as assigned 

• Currently pursuing a degree in business, finance, or economics
• Strong analytic skills 
• Strong organization and project management skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills; Comfortable with in-person interactions with colleagues of all levels 
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint 

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

WHO WE ARE

Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for over a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

THE MIX MATTERS
Don’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Modeled by extensive market analysis and economic best practices, Shure offers competitive intern compensation that is reviewed and adjusted annually by our Total Rewards Team to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top intern talent. Each internship has an hourly rate which varies from $21-$40 per hour based on job function (Engineering, IT, Business, etc) and year completed in school (Junior, Masters 2nd year, PHD, etc). 

WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits

At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our associates. Benefits for our interns include retirement savings plans and paid time off, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, and work-life balance initiatives. To learn more, check out our Intern Benefits At A Glance