Summer 2027 Intern Marketing - Marketing Communication Specialist

State Farm•Bloomington, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

State Farm is seeking a summer 2027 Marketing Communication Specialist intern to support the Marketing Communications team. The team develops and executes communication strategies that inform, engage, and connect with target audiences through written and visual communications across multiple channels and platforms. The intern will work alongside communications professionals, collaborate with business partners, and contribute creative ideas to projects supporting marketing objectives. This is a 10-week hybrid internship from June 2, 2027, through August 11, 2027, based at the Bloomington, Illinois hub. Interns work Monday through Friday for 38.75 hours per week and may work partly from home and partly in the office. Selected interns must reside in the continental United States for the duration of the internship. Pay is $25 per hour, plus eligibility for a $2,000 stipend, minus applicable taxes. Competitive candidates may be invited to a prescreening video interview in fall 2026. Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program, with at least one semester remaining after the internship and student status maintained throughout it. The preferred candidates are current juniors or seniors majoring in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, with a graduation date of December 2027 or later; sophomores who meet the criteria will also be considered. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States immediately; State Farm will not sponsor work authorization for this opportunity.

Requirements

Must be a full-time student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program and maintain student status throughout the internship.
Must have at least one semester remaining after the internship concludes.
Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States immediately; work authorization sponsorship is not available.
Experience creating written, visual, or multimedia communications through academic, extracurricular, or professional projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Preferred candidates are current juniors or seniors studying Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, with a graduation date of December 2027 or later; qualifying sophomores will also be considered.

Nice To Haves

Minimum GPA of 3.0; include GPA on resume.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.
Familiarity with generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, and their applications in communications or design.
Previous internship experience.
Project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of internal marketing communication plans and initiatives.
Create written and visual content for digital platforms, presentations, internal communications, and other channels.
Apply graphic design principles and visual storytelling techniques to create materials aligned with brand standards and communication objectives.
Collaborate with Marketing Communications team members and business partners to understand communication needs and develop solutions.
Assist with planning and coordinating communication projects, including managing timelines, deliverables, and feedback.
Explore ways to use emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to support communication processes and creative development.
Contribute ideas and perspectives while learning how communication strategies support broader business objectives.