Communications Intern

Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Ins Co•Louisville, KY

10h•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Intern will assist the Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Communications team with writing, designing, curating, and distributing a variety of internal- and external-facing projects throughout the summer. The right candidate for this job will possess a strong command of the written word, an eye for design and layout, attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills, and a desire to work and learn in a team environment. This intern can expect to gain valuable experience in the communications field and add quality writing and/or design samples to his/her portfolio of professional work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Currently enrolled in college-level coursework.
Demonstrated ability to handle responsibilities with a high level of professionalism.
Excellent human relation skills and self-motivation required.
Excellent writing, typing, and proofreading skills.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.
Ability to communicate with a high level of skill both orally and in writing.
Ability to make timely decisions.
Ability to act in a confidential manner.

Nice To Haves

Preferred majors: Communications, Marketing/Advertising, English, Graphic Design, or a related field.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud products preferred (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat).
Experience with social media management software preferred.
Experience with digital photography equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Communications staff with researching, writing, designing, proofreading, organizing, and/or distributing content for a variety of items, including: KFB News Magazine, social media posts, blog articles, employee digital newsletter, intranet content, TV monitor displays, marketing materials, historical documentation, press releases, and other related opportunities.
Conduct research and bring forward ideas for new, engaging social media content; design graphics and write post text for use on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and/or Pinterest.
Assist with monitoring KFB Insurance social media activity, help compile associated analytics data, and conduct competitor research and analysis.
Brainstorm and research topics for Life’s Blueprints blog articles that will resonate with KFB’s audience; write blog articles using relevant SEO keywords.
Search for and recommend stock images for social media graphics, blog articles, and various marketing materials.
Provide support for sponsorship-related promotional activities and/or internal KFB events, along with their associated merchandising needs.
Help department create organizational archive for photos, videos, and music files.
Photograph various company events and activities as needed.
Maintain good relations with the company and the public.
Represent the Communications Department in a positive and professional manner.
Provide courteous, helpful response to all requests for assistance.
Regular, predictable attendance as employee must physically be in the office for work.
Opportunity to travel (KY) with team members for publication coverage.
This list of essential functions is non-exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.