Marketing and Communications Leadership Development Program Associate
About The Position
Are you looking for a company that values diversity, collaboration, and growth? The Ameriprise Financial Leadership Development Program (LDP) offers meaningful work experience for emerging talent in a FORTUNE 500® company within the Financial Services industry. The Marketing and Communications LDP is an 18-month experiential commitment crafted to cultivate your business knowledge, gain on-the-job training, network in an encouraging, inclusive, team-based environment, have exposure to senior leaders and contribute to the success of the company through three, 6-month rotations. With access to our Business Resource Networks – which includes the Black Employee Network, Young Professionals Network, PRIDE Network – you will increase your own sense of belonging and engage in relevant networking and development opportunities. Embark on this journey as a Leadership Development Program Associate and lay the foundation for your future. The Marketing and Communications LDP provides exposure to a broad range of initiatives with the chance to gain direct experience and project leadership by rotating through the following business areas: • Marketing • Communications After exploring the breadth of the business unit(s) through each rotation, LDPs may have the opportunity to post to a permanent position within Ameriprise Financial. 2025 Ameriprise Financial and Columbia Threadneedle Investments interns will be given preferred consideration during the application window closing August 25. In the event not all approved positions are filled, we anticipate re-opening this requisition the week of September 1st for all applicants to be considered that match the required requirements and qualifications.
Requirements
- Current Senior at a 4-year university pursing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Journalism, or Business Administration/Management, or related field
- Graduation date of December 2025 or May/June 2026
- Commitment to complete the full 18-month Leadership Development Program
Nice To Haves
- High degree of self-motivation with strong integrity and ethics
- Proven organization skills and ability to manage time effectively
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Ability to work and communicate collaboratively with all levels of the organization including team members, managers, and senior leaders
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Help advisors build their practices by providing programs and communications that help them acquire, retain, and deepen relationships with clients
- Project support for marketing programs or initiatives including developing status reports to track usage, results, and issues
- Managing project implementation plans for specific marketing
- Supporting communications, training, and marketing efforts to drive marketing strategies and sales objectives for the company
- Consult with business partners across and outside the company to ensure strategic and effective messages are delivered to our internal and external audiences through company intranets, public-facing websites, presentations, speeches, videos, and other outlets
- Provide communications support through project management
- Writing, editing, and distributing various communications for employees and advisors
- Assisting with public relations programs, coordinating media interviews, and the distribution of press releases
Benefits
- We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
