Communications Internship

Talcott Financial Group* is an international life insurance group and the industry’s trusted partner for comprehensive risk solutions. Talcott creatively designs and expertly delivers responsive solutions that transfer risk and manage capital in a way that supports the strategic needs of insurers today and into the future. Talcott Financial Group has a proven track record of well-executed transactions, and the enterprise benefits from its strong financial position with over $130 billion in assets under management, its investment-grade financial strength ratings, and its partnership with Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm. Talcott Financial Group’s two core business platforms include: U.S. based Talcott Resolution and Bermuda and Cayman based Talcott Re. Overview Talcott’s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to deeply immerse themselves in real-life business challenges! As part of this ten-week fast-paced summer program, students work side by side with our industry. Our internship opportunity shall be a weekly hybrid onsite work arrangement in our contemporary Hartford, Connecticut campus on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Throughout this experience, students will dive into business assignments that shall expand their technical expertise, business knowledge and leadership skills. In addition to hands-on learning, Talcott’s internship program offers an extensive calendar of enrichment activities to support a student’s personal growth! We sponsor frequent social events where our interns can directly interact with members of our leadership team among many other disciplines. The Communications Summer Intern will work closely with various members of the communications team. Additionally, they will partner with employees across the enterprise to deliver best-in-class communications that keep stakeholders engaged and informed. Responsibilities Support internal and external corporate communication messagingCreate written and digital marketing materials to support employee engagementLeverage social media for branding with Talcott events Maintain and/or update our SharePoint employee intranet siteDraft and proofread employee communicationsAssist with ad hoc projects as required Qualifications: Our preferred candidate is an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, or a similar field Excellent written and verbal communications skillsDemonstrated ability to accurately proofread and edit corporate documents with strong attention to grammar Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPointExperience with MS SharePoint or photo editing is a plus!Strong knowledge of LinkedIn and other social media platforms Basic understanding of data analytics, click through rates, visits, etc.Strong ability to process instructions and move quickly to executing on tasksIntellectual curiosity that allows for clarity on assigned tasksExcellent organization and time management skillsStrong project and people management skillsProfessional demeanor and positive attitudeTeam oriented with ability to work well independently Compensation This range represents the minimum and maximum annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range. The base pay is based on factors including but not limited to experience, competence, and demonstration of proficiencies essential for the role. The base pay is just one component of Talcott’s total annual compensation for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, long-term incentives and recognition. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future visa sponsorship.Talcott Financial Group is an equal employment employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by law. Talcott Resolution maintains a drug-free workplace. For more information regarding our Privacy Policy, please go to https://talcott.com/onlineprivacypolicy/onlineprivacypolicy.html