Marketing Communications Intern

About the position

North Risk Partners is a fast-growing firm dedicated to serving the insurance and risk management needs of businesses and individuals. We provide expertise in Commercial Lines, Employee & Individual Benefits, Personal Lines, Surety, Claims, and Risk Management. Our team consists of over 450 employees working in over 30 locations across five states, including Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. This internship gives the opportunity to develop skills in the areas of advertising, graphic design, brand recognition, writing, strategic communication, project management, and more - providing the individual with a strong foundation of skills that are highly valued in marketing and communication roles across industries.

Responsibilities

• Create and distribute engaging content for various audiences on North Risk's internal and external platforms.
• Develop a wide variety of content such as videos, social media graphics, press releases, sales materials, advertisements, blog posts, surveys, policy manuals, how-to guides, PowerPoints, newsletter articles, and more.
• Edit graphics and sales materials using Adobe Creative Suite or related programs.
• Build online forms, workflows, and surveys to support a streamlined approach to processes and procedures.
• Support maintenance of department databases including document libraries, client information, and more.
• Support logistics for North Risk's large-scale events: bi-annual all-company or sales meeting, and carrier appreciation events.
• Assist in tracking event registration for 400+ attendees.
• Contribute creative ideas to ensure brand is executed throughout the event.
• Establish and strengthen venue and vendor relationships.
• Serve as go-to for event questions.
• Create and execute event checklists.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Working toward a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• A working knowledge of standard technology (e.g., Microsoft Office programs and popular social media sites).
• Strong data analytic skills and experience with managing data in Excel.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, basic HTML/CSS, and WordPress platforms.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with email marketing software is helpful, but not required.

Benefits

• The hourly rate for this role is a minimum of $16.00.
• Opportunity to work in a values-driven team culture.
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment.