Marketing and Communications Intern

About the role

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