2027 Summer Intern Program- Marketing Intern, NYC

Westfield Specialty Insurance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Specialty's 2027 Summer Intern Program is a paid ten-week opportunity in our New York, NY office. The Marketing track offers exposure to content, social media, analytics, and campaign coordination, with mentorship and hands-on projects.

Interns will work alongside senior leaders, participate in trainings, and have opportunities for full-time employment after graduation. The program runs June 7 through August 13, with on-site presence required four days per week and collaborative

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• GPA 3.2 or higher preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Leadership through work or clubs or activities preferred.
• Digitally savvy with basic marketing principles.
• Ability to be onsite in office 4 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support Marketing team in executing strategies to raise brand awareness.
• Create, edit, and schedule content for social media.
• Develop blog posts, emails, newsletters, and internal communications.
• Assist with marketing campaigns, events, and webinars.
• Analyze performance data from digital platforms and prepare reports.
• Coordinate cross-functional tasks with Sales, HR, and Communications.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Detail orientation

Education

Enrolled in a 4-year college or university pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Job Description

The Westfield Specialty Intern Program is a paid, ten-week program that offers students the opportunity to obtain firsthand insight into the insurance business. Every day you'll learn and develop your skills but you'll also have a clear and supportive path ahead of you. You'll gain the confidence to take on real projects, build your network and learn from senior leaders across our business. The 2027 Summer Intern Program will run from June 7 th to August 13 th .

We are seeking Intern candidates to work with our Marketing team in our New York, NY office.

Program Elements Include

• Classroom and On The Job Training
• Weekly Lunch and Learn Series with Senior Leaders
• Formal Mentor Program
• Presentations from Major Brokerage Partners
• Teambuilding and Social Activities; including Community Service Event
• Industry based Group Project

Participants in the Westfield Specialty Summer Intern Program are immersed in the day-to-day operations of a fast-moving, growing insurance company. You will gain valuable, hands‑on experience and insurance industry knowledge during the 10-week program. As a summer intern you will work side‑by‑side with industry leaders on dynamic projects that provide ample opportunity for challenges, learning and achievement. At Westfield Specialty, we are proud to emphasize the education and development for the future leaders of the insurance industry.

2027 Summer Intern Program Openings

• Alpharetta, GA: Underwriting
• Berkeley Heights, NJ: Claims, IT, Operations
• Chicago, IL: IT, Underwriting
• New York, NY: Actuary, Marketing, Underwriting

For those who excel in the program, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss full‑time employment opportunities at Westfield Specialty after graduation as part of our Trainee Program.

As Part Of Our Internship Program You Will Receive

• Targeted business training designed to help you refine your professional skills and acumen critical to the success of Westfield professionals;
• Technical training to deepen your skill level within your chosen discipline; and an understanding of the broader insurance industry;
• Access to additional training to compliment your professional development.
• Opportunity to expand your professional network with talented insurance professionals

Responsibilities

The Marketing Intern will support the Marketing team in executing strategies that enhance brand awareness, engage target audiences, and support key business initiatives. This role is ideal for a motivated and creative individual interested in gaining hands‑on experience across multiple areas of marketing, including digital content, social media, analytics, research, and campaign coordination.

Content & Social Media

• Assist in creating, editing, and scheduling content for social media channels.
• Support development of blog posts, email campaigns, newsletters, and internal communications.
• Help design basic visual assets using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

Marketing Operations & Campaigns

• Support planning and execution of marketing campaigns, programs, and events.
• Coordinate logistics for webinars, promotional events, and internal/external communications.
• Update marketing calendars and track deadlines, deliverables, and assets.

Research & Analytics

• Conduct market, audience, and competitor research to inform marketing strategies.
• Collect and analyze performance data from digital platforms (social media, website metrics, email platforms).
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing insights and campaign results.

Administrative & Project Support

• Maintain organized documentation of marketing materials, brand assets, and project files.
• Assist with cross‑functional coordination with teams such as Sales, HR, and Communications.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas for new campaigns and content.

Desired Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student enrolled at a 4 year college or university pursuing either a Bachelors or Masters degree (required); Strong preference for Marketing, Communications or Business majors
• Strong GPA preferred (Minimum GPA of 3.2 required)
• Strong interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership experience through work or involvement in community service, athletics, clubs, or other activities preferred
• Technically adept/digitally savvy
• Basic understanding of marketing principles and digital platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to be onsite in office 4 days a week

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

This is a paid internship. Intern will be paid on an hourly basis at the rate of $25/hour.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

United States: All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

United Kingdom: Westfield is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.