Marcomm - Marketing & Communications Intern

Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation•Baton Rouge, LA

21h

About The Position

LWCC is seeking a student intern to join its Marketing and Communications team in support of its design and communications functions. LWCC’s Marketing and Communications team leads the manifestation of Louisiana Loyal, a movement the company launched to celebrate and elevate the state, guided by the company’s purpose, vision, and mission. The department is responsible for all internal and external communications efforts, creative production, and event execution. The internship is a hands-on opportunity to gain meaningful experience with an in-house marketing team that prioritizes excellence and a supportive team environment. Internship responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Own the content curation and production of the monthly employee newsletter Assist in planning and writing content for a variety of internal and external audiences including employees, agents, policyholders and the general public, such as emails, newsletters, and intranet articles Contribute to the creation of a wide range of design materials that may include email campaigns, social media graphics, web pages, presentations, program collateral, signage, internal communication, and advertising Proof and edit existing company documents, presentations, and communications Project management including, but not limited to, internal marketing support requests Seek input from relevant team members and incorporate feedback, ensuring final deliverables meet organizational standards, brand expectations, and express messages accurately Support the production of LWCC events, including pre-event logistics, on-site execution, and stewardship initiatives Conduct research for industry trends, best practices, and inspiration to incorporate into team projects Administrative and general office duties as needed to support projects and overall team Work independently on multiple projects while maintaining open communication and collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team, internal LWCC departments, and external vendors Photograph a variety of company events, as needed (equipment provided) Qualifications Our ideal candidate is a hard-working individual who exhibits confidence and is not afraid to jump in and contribute to the team and its projects. We are seeking a student in good academic standing who can manage multiple responsibilities and continue to deliver high-quality service and outputs. A strategic thinker with a creative mind and an eye for detail can add value to this high-performing team. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills are a must. Majoring in a related field (public relations, communications, graphic design, advertising, marketing) Understanding of the basic principles of marketing and communications Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to multi-task with effective time management skills Desire to learn and accept feedback Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (specifically PowerPoint and Word) General familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) Basic understanding of social media platforms and content best practices Good sense of typography and layouts Digital portfolio or examples of past work preferred Experience with project management systems, specifically Basecamp, a plus

Requirements

Majoring in a related field (public relations, communications, graphic design, advertising, marketing)
Understanding of the basic principles of marketing and communications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task with effective time management skills
Desire to learn and accept feedback
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (specifically PowerPoint and Word)
General familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Basic understanding of social media platforms and content best practices
Good sense of typography and layouts

Nice To Haves

Digital portfolio or examples of past work preferred
Experience with project management systems, specifically Basecamp, a plus

Responsibilities

Own the content curation and production of the monthly employee newsletter
Assist in planning and writing content for a variety of internal and external audiences including employees, agents, policyholders and the general public, such as emails, newsletters, and intranet articles
Contribute to the creation of a wide range of design materials that may include email campaigns, social media graphics, web pages, presentations, program collateral, signage, internal communication, and advertising
Proof and edit existing company documents, presentations, and communications
Project management including, but not limited to, internal marketing support requests
Seek input from relevant team members and incorporate feedback, ensuring final deliverables meet organizational standards, brand expectations, and express messages accurately
Support the production of LWCC events, including pre-event logistics, on-site execution, and stewardship initiatives
Conduct research for industry trends, best practices, and inspiration to incorporate into team projects
Administrative and general office duties as needed to support projects and overall team
Work independently on multiple projects while maintaining open communication and collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team, internal LWCC departments, and external vendors
Photograph a variety of company events, as needed (equipment provided)