Corporate Communications Internship - Summer 2027

aoins; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a motivated student to join our Corporate Communications department for Summer 2027. The role focuses on writing, editing, layout and online management of materials used in company publications and bulletins.

Responsibilities include producing high-quality publications, enhancing our digital presence, researching topics, and coordinating deadlines with authors and printers. Applicants should be rising juniors or seniors with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Students should be currently enrolled and entering their junior or senior year in college.
• Above-average communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to resolve complex issues.
• Organize and interpret data.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Write, review, edit, layout and online management of materials used in company publications.
• Innovate digital presence and content via online platforms for distributing publications.
• Write articles reflecting the viewpoint of the publication and readership characteristics.
• Establish and communicate deadline schedules with the department manager, authors and printers.
• Prepare articles for publication using research and verification of facts.
• Oversee the procedures for printing and distribution of publications.
• Research, write and distribute press releases to media and other publications.

Skills

Communication

Complex problem-solving

Data interpretation

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Rising junior or senior in college

Job description

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

Job Description

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our Corporate Communications department for summer 2027. Responsibilities include writing, reviewing, editing, layout and online management of materials used in several company publications and bulletins. Duties include:

• Responsibility for the writing, editing, page design, photography, proofreading and overall quality of various company publications.
• Innovation of digital presence and content via online platforms for distributing company publications.
• Writing articles reflecting the viewpoint of the publication and the characteristics of readership.
• Establishing and communicating deadline schedules and status with the department manager, article authors and the printing resource in order to produce timely publications.
• Preparing articles for publication using knowledge of topic, study and research. Includes contacting officials, associates, agents and others when necessary to obtain items for publication and to verify facts within articles.
• Overseeing the procedures for printing and distribution of the publications.
• Researching, writing and distributing press releases to the media and other interested publications.

Qualifications

• Students should be currently enrolled and entering their junior or senior year in college
• Above-average communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to resolve complex issues
• Organize and interpret data
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Detail-oriented

Rate of Pay

Rate of pay starts at $18.00 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement. #LI-DNI #IN-DNI