Zurich Insurance Schaumburg, IL
2022-02-16

Marketing and Communication Internship (Summer 2022)

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Zurich is currently looking for Marketing and Communication Intern to work out of our Schaumburg, IL, office for Summer 2022. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in Commercial Insurance!

Our interns will work under immediate supervision and will perform requested tasks alongside professionals who perform these roles. Generally, this position is part of a program with an assigned mentor. As a Zurich Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain career-building experience with an industry-leading global insurance company.

They will be part of North America Marketing & Communications team, part of a strategic marketing team developing go-to-market strategies for specific industries. They will work on competitive analysis (LOB, company, messaging, GTM, etc.), focusing on developing increased intelligence on customer segments. Interns will be immersed in industries and business units and will contribute by developing customer journeys of contact strategies for digital communication and face-to-face events, with the goal of impacting demand generation and retention.


Other development opportunities include:

Strategy & Research
  • Underwriter, field sales, distributor and other discovery phone interviews
  • Business development discovery phone interviews
  • Success story screening / follow-up
  • Competitor trends
  • Best practices within and outside of Insurance industry
  • Identification of complimentary third-party content

Content Strategy, SEO/SEM, Writing
  • Presentation development
  • Industry newsletter development
  • Social media analysis
  • Paid and organic SEO strategy and implementation

Product Marketing/industry vertical segmentation
  • Digital Campaign development
  • Develop content contact journeys
  • Develop infographics

Basic Qualifications:
  • Currently enrolled in a college or university program and will be enrolled in the upcoming Fall Semester 2022
  • Two or more years of college coursework (should be a rising Junior or Senior)
OR
  • Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and no prior experience required in the administrative area
  • Be legally eligible to work in the U.S. indefinitely
  • Microsoft Office experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum cumulative GPA average of 3.0 (current GPA reported by your school)Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or related major
  • Demonstrates problem solving skills in a customer focused environment
  • Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint experience
  • Presentation Skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently


As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to our COVID-related health and safety protocols (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq), including, without limitation, a requirement that employees attest as to their vaccination status with a YES/NO, and upload proof of vaccination status, or negative COVID test results when allowable, to a third-party vendor. These are continuously re-evaluated and the requirements may change at any time.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: No
Schedule: Full Time

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