Communications Intern, Berkley, Manassas, VA
Communications Intern
Job description
With a focus on technology and strategic operations, Berkley Alternative Markets Tech is a group of technologists with a passion for making insurance better. We work with a team of industry experts from six different Berkley insurance brands who focus on delivering value to the workers compensation market. As we grow our team, we are looking for inquisitive, entrepreneurial minded people who are excited to reimagine the insurance industry.
Insurance is too complex. Help us make it better.
Responsibilities:
As a Communications Intern, you will acquire and develop knowledge in workers compensation insurance and accompanying technology. This knowledge will translate into corporate communications (internal & external), project management and support, market research and event planning for Berkley Alternative Markets Tech.
The 10-week summer internship program provides emerging talent with hands-on experience with the commercial insurance industry, enabling you with skills to be successful going forward. Key functions include:
- Participate in real work every day across teams including: technology, insurance, marketing, and corporate communications;
- Work on specific projects where they have defined tasks and learn from each one;
- Gain experience with maintaining a corporate brand presence, internal and external communication tactics and best practices, event logistics coordination, copy writing, and website maintenance;
- Build business and professional skills; and
- Gather experience that could convert to a full-time position upon graduation.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree candidates in their Junior or Senior years whose chosen career path is in insurance, technology, marketing, communications, or business administration.
Core Competencies
- Coachable
- Integrity
- Openness to Others
- Personal Ownership
- Presentation Skills
- Written Expression
Skills/Experience
- Requires effective written and verbal communication skills, Microsoft Office knowledge, professional demeanor
- Effective analytical skills to gather information; ability to analyze data, draw conclusions
- Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work
- Ability to function independently and follow instructions well
Travel Requirements
- A low level of domestic U.S. travel may be required (up to 5% of time)
Additional Company Details
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Additional Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be seated for sustained periods of time; be able to pick up, pinch, twist, or keyboard; must be able to communicate detailed or important information accurately; distinguish sounds at normal levels (with or without correction) and be able to receive detailed information orally. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; ability to reach in any direction; raise or lower objects or move objects from place to place; and hold onto objects. Occasionally, the employee may need to move or exert force up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment (phone, copier printer).
Sponsorship Details:
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role