Intern, Branding and Communications

This intern role will work a hybrid schedule in our Columbus, Ohio office and will report to the Vice President, Branding and Communications.
This is a full-time summer internship for the 2024 summer and will require someone who can work at least 40 hours per week. Start and end dates will be based on availability and business need. Must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 60 credit hours with an accredited college or university.
Pay = $18 per hour
Encova Insurance has again been recognized as a RISE Elite Top 50 internship program, making this our fourth year in a row! Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE) is the voice of young professionals who are looking for ways to share their innovative ideas and spread a new message about who the insurance industry is. As an intern at Encova Insurance you will be part of a dynamic, results-driven team and learn to manage real world situations alongside Encova associates. Our successful internship program attracts students from across our region and our diverse opportunities ensure that our interns are provided with a wide range of learning possibilities!
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Help execute marketing and Communications programs for Encova Insurance and key stakeholders that support growth and other corporate objectives through traditional and emerging channels. Help maintain brand standards to operate within in order to sustain a strong brand awareness. Discover new opportunities to further the positioning of the Encova brand. Support internal communications efforts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate effectively to external audiences, including agents, policyholders, media and the general public through traditional, digital and emerging media.
• Help develop comprehensive communication plans based on the strategic objectives of Encova Insurance and its key stakeholders; communication plans may include: email marketing, organic and/or paid social media, public relations, internal communications, newsletter inclusions, website alerts, FAQs, talking points, advertising, word-of-mouth and more.
• Use independent judgment and decision-making to create, propose and implement multi-channel communication programs to support the needs of all business lines to communicate with agents, policyholders and the general public. This will include, but will not be limited to, communication of strategy and objectives, product introductions, incentive programs and policyholder materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Information Technology, Agency Operations and Marketing and profit centers) to solidify comprehensive, strategic marketing and Communications plans.
• Implement comprehensive marketing and communication plans, including writing, proofing, obtaining approvals, collaborating with designers and more.
• Write content and edit contributions from other staff in Branding and Communications, the leadership team and other areas as assigned.
• Monitor, measure and report on campaign effectiveness; optimize efforts based on results.
• Monitor, maintain and improve Encova's online reputation, i.e. Google reviews, etc.
• Ensure consistent use of the corporate brand across all functions and platforms.
• Ensure consistency of basic corporate information, such as logos, contact information, brand templates, etc.
• Assist Branding and Communications associates with current internal and external projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• An undergraduate majoring in marketing, journalism or a related field is required.
• Demonstrate strong project management and interpersonal skills.
• A portfolio demonstrating diverse writing styles is recommended, along with demonstrated strong proofing and editing skills.

Ready to join our team?
At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.
Join us to discover a work experience where your diverse ideas will be met with enthusiasm - where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.
What you can expect from us
Join our family of industry leaders, and let us reward you with a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package that includes but is not limited to: a 401(k), wellness programs, bonus incentive plans and flexible schedules, with an early close of the office every Friday. Additionally, Encova aspires to be an outstanding corporate citizen in all the markets we serve; we encourage and support associate participation in community initiatives through our foundations.
Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer.