Marketing and Communications Intern

Role Overview: This internship offers a dynamic opportunity for an ambitious, creative self-starter to support a wide variety of corporate marketing, communications, and branding initiatives. The intern will gain hands-on experience in content creation, campaign coordination, digital strategy, and cross-functional collaboration—all while contributing meaningfully to the company’s voice and visibility. A capstone project will be completed during the internship, culminating in a final presentation to leadership and marketing teams. Key Responsibilities MARKETING & BRAND STRATEGY • Assist in executing marketing initiatives including editorial planning, collateral creation, and internal/external communications • Develop sales flyers, advertisements, event invitations, and other promotional materials • Conduct industry-specific research and recommend topics for content and media outreach • Help maintain consistency in brand voice across digital, print, and social media channels • Learn how marketing strategies support the broader organizational goals DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA • Draft, edit, schedule, and post social content • Monitor analytics and suggest engagement improvements • Assist with content creation for email campaigns, newsletters, and websites PROJECT SUPPORT & EVENT COORDINATION • Assist with the planning and execution of educational events, tradeshows, webinars, and special projects • Support event logistics, promotional efforts, attendee communications, and post-event follow-up activities • Help coordinate marketing deliverables and project timelines to support team initiatives I nternal Communications Support • Assist with associate communications through platforms such as MJ's intranet, digital signage, internal newsletters, and email communications • Support content creation and promotion for company initiatives, associate engagement efforts, volunteer opportunities, and The MJ Foundation • Help maintain communication calendars, coordinate content submissions, and proofread materials prior to distribution • Assist with internal campaigns that promote company culture, community involvement, and associate participation CAPSTONE PROJECT • Complete an independent research or strategic project related to marketing, communications, or insurance • Present findings and recommendations to MJ leadership and marketing team Required Qualifications • Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Graphic Design, or a related field • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Photoshop and InDesign, highly preferred