Marketing Communications Intern

National Indemnity Company • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere? Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that. Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Hours: Flexible; Between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 15-20 hours per week depending on the applicant's schedule More hours available in Summer (up to 40 hours per week). Join an established internship providing real world experience working directly with independent insurance agency partners around the country. Duties in the Marketing Communications Department include: Communicate with prospective agents via telephone to identify their interest in an appointment with BHHC Craft marketing messages to inform and sell prospective agents on benefits of partnering with BHHC Use internal data to understand market, BHHC product offering, and potential areas of growth Acquire market intelligence via phone conversations with prospective agents, team meetings, interface with Field Marketing Representatives, and industry publications. Assist Agency Unit with application process and follow up with prospective agencies for completeness Perform other marketing duties as assigned. During this internship, the student will gain: Professional verbal and written communication skills Data analysis skills with experience in Excel, PowerBI, and CoPilot Confidence in collaborating with diverse people Knowledge of fundamental principles of insurance including commercial auto and property Knowledge of Marketing Department operations

Requirements

• Sophomore or Junior Marketing or business major and maintain full-time course load during internship
• Proficiency with personal computers and software such as Excel and Word
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent phone skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Communicate with prospective agents via telephone to identify their interest in an appointment with BHHC
• Craft marketing messages to inform and sell prospective agents on benefits of partnering with BHHC
• Use internal data to understand market, BHHC product offering, and potential areas of growth
• Acquire market intelligence via phone conversations with prospective agents, team meetings, interface with Field Marketing Representatives, and industry publications.
• Assist Agency Unit with application process and follow up with prospective agencies for completeness
• Perform other marketing duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development.
• We also regularly seek employees input through companywide surveys.
• Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center, and a robust wellness program.
• We offer retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%, Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents, a dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally, 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program, subsidized downtown parking, competitive time off policies including parental leave, an Employee Assistance program and much more!
• A comprehensive benefits package is available for regular, full-time employees, including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a 401(k) with company match.
• We also proudly offer 100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education.
• Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym, a robust wellness program, low-cost downtown parking, and numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed