Insurance Communications Intern (College)

Do you want to build the foundation for your communications, digital multimedia, journalism, public relations, or related career with an organization that values integrity, adaptability, and compassion? Achieve your goals in this Insurance Communications Intern position with the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, the Commonwealth's locally focused and globally relevant insurance regulator.

With our team, you will gain hands-on experience by assisting our Communications Office with the creation of inclusive, accessible, high-quality, and engaging content for internal and external communications that align with and support both the PID's goals and priorities as well as those of the Commonwealth. Apply and start your career with a team that embraces innovation, continual learning, and advocating on behalf of PA's insurance consumers while promoting diversity and inclusion!

In this position, you will learn about and participate in communications functions for both public relations efforts and digital content creation. The public relations aspect of your experience in this internship will involve learning and applying various communications strategies, working closely with the Communications Director and Deputy Director to draft written material, and assisting with staff preparations for various interviews and press events. The digital content part of this role will involve working closely with the Digital Director on all stages of the digital content life cycle. This includes developing ideas for content, strategic planning, content creation, analytics and performance management and review, and responding to constituent questions or issues.

You will help manage social media accounts, conduct research on industry trends and best practices, and track and report on social media metrics to measure the success of our social media efforts. This includes helping to monitor local and national media for issues impacting the Department. In this role, a teamwork mindset is key for effectively collaborating with internal staff, the governor's communication's office, and other commonwealth agencies to create cohesive and meaningful content that serves the needs of all people in Pennsylvania.

Do not miss this chance to gain practical experience in traditional and digital public relations for a customer-focused agency that strives to provide timely, competent, and effective service to the people we serve. Launch your career and support our mission to protect Pennsylvania's insurance consumers through clear, accessible, and current communication today!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time college internship, beginning between late April and May through mid-August. 20 to 25 hours per week.
• Work hours are flexible within 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, to allow for class schedule.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to four days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.