Communications & Marketing Intern - Valmark Financial Group

The Communications team is currently seeking a motivated and creative intern to support the them with social media initiatives and coordination of webinars for several important Member Firms, including successful marketing and promotion of the webinar and follow-ups.

Job Summary:

The Communications & Marketing Intern will support a variety of marketing and communication initiatives by creating and managing marketing campaigns for Member Firms, ensuring effective outreach through social media and email marketing software. This role will primarily be involved in collaborating with a number of internal teams, including Insurance Marketing, In-Force Solutions, and Licensing, to coordinate continuing education webinars successfully. The ideal candidate will also contribute to Valmark’s social media strategy, generating innovative ideas to enhance engagement and effectiveness. Additional responsibilities include assisting Member Firms with their own LinkedIn strategies and supporting various marketing efforts to enhance client and professional relationships.

This position offers hands-on experience in marketing strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and professional communication in a dynamic environment, while working closely with experienced professionals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for cross collaboration between Valmark’s Insurance Marketing, In Force solutions team, Licensing team, and Member Firms for successful coordination and execution of various continuity-education webinars
• Responsible for promotion and follow-up communications of webinars through email, social media and physical mass mailings
• Assist with Valmark’s social media efforts including generating new ideas for social media and other communication efforts to enhance their effectiveness
• Assist Member Firms in various marketing efforts such as LinkedIn and external email communications to clients and centers of influence
• Create employee bios for recruit visits, Member Firm websites, and other external uses as needed
• Assist with mail mergers and other logistics required for sending marketing materials to 800+ recruits/Member Office contacts
  

Desired Qualifications and Qualities:
We see the ideal candidate for this role embodying the following qualities and skills:

• Proficiency or familiarity with email campaign platforms such as Constant Contact, MailChimp, or HubSpot (experience preferred but not required)
• Curiosity and a proactive learning mindset, with a willingness to grow in a dynamic environment
• Receptive to constructive feedback, using it as an opportunity for improvement
• A positive and optimistic attitude, bringing energy and enthusiasm to tasks and collaboration
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities, capable of handling multiple priorities at once with efficiency
• Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking skills, with a passion for generating fresh ideas
• Strong communication skills, including both written and verbal proficiency
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all work

These qualities will ensure the candidate thrives in this internship and contributes meaningfully to Valmark’s marketing and communication initiatives.

Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled at an accredited university and seeking a degree, preferably in Sales, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Business Administration. Other degrees will be considered. Must be available to commit at least 20 hours per week during the spring and fall semester, as well as the summer months.