Job Description

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.

Strategic Communications interns will have the opportunity to work in a large corporate communications department. The work focuses on communications for our employees, salesforce, clients and prospects. Interns will have an opportunity to focus in one area and have ownership of a body of work while also learning about work in other areas of Strategic Communications.

Description

Basic responsibilities may include:

* Develop an understanding of the important role of communications in the rapidly evolving business landscape, financial services industry and working remotely and communicating during COVID-19
* Collect and analyze data, working with Excel, Power BI, Adobe Analytics, and PowerPoint, using data to provide insights to guide communications planning and strategic decision-making
* Create data visualizations to tell a story in graphics and words connecting business objectives to outcomes and deliverables
* Work with core team members and other key business partners to develop measurement strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of communications in meeting business goals
* Coordinate content submissions for key monthly and quarterly department publications

Additional responsibilities of each area are as follows:

* Program and publish content across a variety of channels including news, email, SharePoint, and video channels and provide strategic support for various communication channel deliverables
* Write, research, fact check, proof, and manage drafts with business partners
* Employ data analysis skills using Excel and Power BI to measure the effectiveness of communication campaigns and channels to inform communication planning and decision making

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION:

* Junior standing preferred with a Corporate Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Data and Analytics, or related major
* Strong research and writing skills
* Data analysis and illustration skills including Excel and Power BI (or aptitude to learn) and problem solver mindset
* High degree of copy editing accuracy using the AP Stylebook
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines
* Self-starter with a high attention to detail
* Experience with InDesign, SharePoint, and Photoshop a plus

HOURS:

40 hours per week during Summer and part-time (15-20 hours per week) during school year

Required Certifications:

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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.