Communications Intern at Western National Group & Umialik Insurance

Edina, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Content Creation, Social Media, Video Production, Photography, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Detail Oriented, Teamwork, Deadline Management

Industry

Insurance

Description

Description Who are we? Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company®,” we define success as a measure of the relationships we have built over time. In everything that we do, we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved. That is the power of “nice.” At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve. Western National Mutual Insurance Company is seeking to expand its Communications and Customer Experience team by adding a Communications Intern. Our company growth, combined with our focus on innovation, transformation, and investments in the customer experience are key drivers supporting the expansion of our team. The Communications Intern will provide support to a variety of projects and initiatives, while playing a key role in our day-to-day operations. Does this interest you? Western National is seeking a Communications intern to join our team! An opportunity to jump-start your career in the Communications field A flexible summer work schedule Directly assisting the Corporate Communications team with a wide range of projects such as content creation, video, social media, and more! We ARE The Relationship Company®! We are successful because we differentiate ourselves through exceptional service and the customer experience. We are here for our policyholders and independent agents in their time of greatest need. Whether it be commercial property/casualty insurance or personal home, auto, and/or property insurance, we have policy coverage to protect what’s most important. Our super-regional footprint in the Midwest, Northwest, and Alaska extends our reach and expands our network. Western National Internship Program Summary: Western National provides a robust internship program designed for individuals aiming to acquire valuable experience in the insurance industry. This program not only offers practical, hands-on opportunities and project work in partnership with our Communications team; but interns will also have the opportunity to enhance their existing skill sets through a range of professional development activities, cultivate relationships with employees and fellow interns, and participate in impactful volunteer initiatives within the community. Position Summary: As a Communications Intern in our Internship Program, you will be a key contributor to our Communications Team. Possible tasks that you assist with include: Participate in Communication projects supporting organization initiatives. Create and distribute companywide communications. Help develop a wide variety of content such as videos, social media graphics, blog posts, newsletter articles, and more. Ensure brand standards are upheld in all content created. Support logistics for any companywide events and assist with photography for company culture events. Perform day-to-day support for key internal communications. Help with annual content audit for public-facing websites, intranet, and other projects. Other duties as assigned. Requirements What You’ll Need to Succeed: Currently working toward a degree in marketing, communications, or related field. 3.0 or higher GPA preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and be an effective team member. Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented. Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office programs and popular social media platforms. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress platform preferred (or willingness to learn). Proven experience working in an office environment preferred. Compensation Overview: The base pay offered for this position will be $20.00/hour. More About Western National Mutual Insurance Company: Western National is a growing, A+ rated group of property/casualty insurance companies serving individuals, families, and businesses in 20 states across the Midwest and Northwest U.S., including Alaska. Some of the recognitions we have received include: 2021 – 2025 Star Tribune Top Workplace Wards Top 50 performing Property/Casualty Insurance Company – 17 consecutive years 34th largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal) Wellness by Design Platinum +Green Award (Hennepin County) Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company®” and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset. We also offer competitive pay, robust wellbeing programs, and a healthy work-life balance; and these attributes are just some of the reasons why half of our employees have chosen to stay with us for 10 or more years. Check out our website (https://www.wnins.com/) for additional information about our company and the many reasons to work with Western National Insurance Group. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Responsibilities

The Communications Intern will assist with various projects supporting organizational initiatives and help develop a wide variety of content. Responsibilities include creating companywide communications and supporting logistics for company events.