Communications Intern

ameriprise; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and RiverSource offer an internship track within Corporate Communications focused on developing practical skills in writing, editing, and strategic messaging for internal and external audiences.

You will work with senior leaders and financial advisors, contribute to news content, and gain exposure to executive leadership through structured learning experiences and volunteering initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current Junior at a 4-year university pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028

Responsibilities

• Writing, editing and proofreading communications targeted to financial advisors and employees (news articles, memos, etc.).
• Conducting research and interviews on current trends.
• Reviewing and editing communications.
• Assisting in developing communications strategies.
• Helping spokespeople prep for media interactions with senior leaders and financial advisors.
• Developing targeted media pitches for consumer and trade publications.
• Participating in calls with public relations agencies.
• Assisting with media outreach in local markets.

Skills

Communication

Editing

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/journalism/marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Our Company

We're a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

Job Description

At Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and RiverSource, we're committed to helping early-career talent grow through meaningful work and practical learning. Whether you're joining us as an Intern or Leadership Development Program participant, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues, contribute fresh perspectives, and gain exposure to the people, projects, and experiences that drive our business forward. Guided by our values of excellence in all we do and respect for individuals and our communities, participants will have opportunities to connect with Executive Leadership through our ELT Speaker Series, gaining insights from senior leaders across the business, while also making a positive impact through our annual volunteering day.

Our program is guided by values of being client focused, acting with integrity always, striving for excellence in all we do, and showing respect for individuals and our communities. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with senior leaders through our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Speaker Series, gaining valuable business insights and career perspectives, while also giving back through our annual volunteering day, supporting the communities in which we live and work.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, expand your network, and explore what's possible across a global financial services organization.

About the Role

Corporate Communications is responsible for internal communications to our more than 20,000 employees and financial advisors - as well as public relations, shareholder communications and corporate meetings and conferences. The team consults with business partners across and outside the company to ensure strategic and effective messages are delivered to our internal and external audiences through company intranets, public-facing websites, presentations, speeches, videos and more.

Responsibilities vary depending on assigned projects(s) and may include:

• Writing, editing and proofing communications targeted to financial advisors and employees (news articles, memos, etc.) as well as content for the Ameriprise newsroom including feature stories, commentary, and story ideas
• Conducting research and interviews (phone, online, etc.) on current trends
• Reviewing and editing communications
• Being proactive in helping communications team develop strategies
• Assist in prepping Ameriprise spokespeople including senior leaders and financial advisors
• Developing targeted media pitches for consumer and trade publications
• Participating in regularly scheduled calls with public relations agencies
• Assisting with media outreach in local markets

Required Qualifications

• Current Junior at a 4-year university pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028

Preferred Qualifications

• High degree of self-motivation with strong integrity and ethics
• Proven organization skills and ability to manage time effectively
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to work and communicate collaboratively and constructively with others
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of AI productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) and their application to improve efficiency and support communications initiatives

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process

Base Pay Salary

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