Creative Writing Intern

SMB Business Development • Newton, MA

294d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sallie Mae is proud to help Americans aspiring to create the life they want—whether that means helping them make college happen, or something more. Our colleagues across departments and across the country are united in our passion and our customer-first approach. Whether you want to join a growing company, be part of an agile workforce, or gain new skills—you're in the right place. The Sallie Mae Internship program seeks to attract and develop exceptional early talent while adding value to our organization. Our goal is to tie academic learning into a practical business setting while fostering professional and personal growth within a student's area of focus. Over the course of the semester, interns will gain exposure to senior leaders, attend meetings, work alongside mentors, and receive valuable performance feedback.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Open to rising seniors
• Maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Available to work up to 40 hours per week between 6/02/25 and 8/22/2025 - Summer
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to write in different styles for different audiences
• Creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• Passion for writing and storytelling
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills with individuals at all levels
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and web-based applications
• Strong follow through, multi-tasking skills, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience with social media is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work with our team to develop and improve your writing skills
• Create high-quality content for our website and social media
• Write, revise, and edit content for our blog
• Research, brainstorm, and share your ideas on our various content products

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
• Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
• Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
• Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
• Career development and training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree