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  Internal 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