2027 Early Talent Internship: Marketing & Communications

TIAA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship programs

Professional development

Job summary

TIAA invites you to join a 10-week Marketing & Communications Internship designed to provide structured professional development. You will engage in training modules, mentorship programs, and cohort-based learning while supporting multiple business divisions.

Program focuses on Communications, Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, and Social Media. Ideal for students seeking hands-on experience in financial services marketing within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High School preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Focus areas include Communications, Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Social Media, Client Marketing, Brand Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Complete projects assigned by your manager, may include data collection and analysis.
• Help develop client journeys to optimize the client experience.
• Inventory marketing/communication material to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Map Marketing processes and identify steps for improvement.
• Prepare draft presentations for leadership.
• Attend trainings, speaker series, lunches, and networking events for growth.
• Shadow multiple office roles to gain exposure to the company and industry.
• Gain overall feel for the company and the financial services industry.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Business Acumen

Collaboration

Communication

Consultative Communication

Data Analysis

Influence

Market/Industry Dynamics

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Education

High School Preferred

Job description

Marketing & Communication Internship

Throughout the intensive 10-week summer program, participants engage in a structured professional development curriculum featuring:

• Executive speaker series
• Educational workshops
• Cohort-based learning experiences

Marketing & Communication Internship

Throughout the intensive 10-week summer program, participants engage in a structured professional development curriculum featuring:

• Comprehensive training modules
• Executive speaker series
• Educational workshops
• Mentorship programs
• Cohort-based learning experiences

This position provides exposure to key business divisions including Actuarial Services, Asset Management, Business Management, Corporate Strategy and Development, Financial Analysis and Accounting, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Law and Policy, Marketing and Communications, Product and Business Development, Retirement Solutions, Risk and Compliance, Technology, and Wealth Management.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Complete projects assigned by your manager, which will differ based on your functional focus but may include:
  • Assisting in data collection and analysis.
• Helping develop client journeys to make recommendations to optimize current client experience.
• Inventorying marketing and communication material to determine opportunities for improvement.
• Helping map Marketing processes and identify steps for improvement.
• Preparing draft presentations for leadership.
• Attend company functions, including trainings programs, speaker series, lunch-and-learns and social networking events that provide opportunities for career growth and personal development.
• Shadow multiple office jobs and trains in a variety of tasks.
• Gain experience and an overall feel for the company and the financial services industry.

Areas of focus: Communications, Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Social Media, Client Marketing, Brand Marketing, or another marketing-related area of focus.

Educational Requirements

• High School Preferred

Work Experience

• No Experience Required

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

2IC

Additional Requirements

• Current enrolled in a degree-seeking program with expected graduation date between May 2028 - June 2030
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S., and not require current or future work visa sponsorship to retain authorization to work in the U.S.

Related Skills

Accountability, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Data Analysis, Influence, Market/Industry Dynamics, Problem Solving, Relationship Management

Anticipated Posting End Date

Base Pay Range: $22.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today we're a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But we're not just another legacy financial services firm. We're fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, We're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow’s challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

Benefits And Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That's why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here.

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TIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke/free workplace.

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Additional Requirements

• Current enrolled in a degree-seeking program with expected graduation date between May 2028 - June 2030
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S., and not require current or future work visa sponsorship to retain authorization to work in the U.S.