Marketing Communications Intern

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company (BHHC) offers outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. BHHC provides unparalleled financial strength, stability, and “large company” benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, “small company” atmosphere. This established internship in the Marketing Communications Department offers real-world experience working directly with independent insurance agency partners around the country. 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, and 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

• A comprehensive benefits package is available for regular, full-time employees, including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education
• complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym
• robust wellness program
• low-cost downtown parking
• numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern