Intern - Corporate Communications

The Hanover Insurance Group; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hanover Insurance Group in Massachusetts offers a 10-week Summer Internship Program for college students to work on critical business assignments, test skills, and apply academic knowledge to real-world projects.

In this role, you will support the corporate communications team and social media initiatives, develop internal and external materials, contribute storytelling ideas, and research trends to inform strategies. May 2029 graduates are targeted.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree or advanced degree program.
• Marketing or Communication majors preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Ability to commit to a full time 10-week internship program.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong written communication, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail, familiarity with major social media platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the corporate communications team for a variety of internal and external projects.
• Support corporate social media initiatives through channel audits, competitive analyses, content planning, and performance reporting.
• Assist in developing internal and external communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, executive thought leadership content, company events, and community engagement initiatives.
• Contribute creative ideas, fresh perspectives, and storytelling concepts that help elevate the company's communications and social media presence.
• Research industry, competitor, and marketplace trends and present recommendations to help inform communications and social media strategies.

Skills

Written communication

Editing

Proofreading

Social media familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled in a degree program

Tools

LinkedIn

Instagram

Facebook

X / Twitter

YouTube

Job description

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW: The Hanover’s Internship Program provides college students with the opportunity to work on a variety of critical business assignments, test your skills, use your academic knowledge, and match your interests to a real job.

Through the 10-week summer program (June - mid August), You will:

• Take on meaningful projects and work alongside some of the very best talent in the industry
• Be supported and mentored by a community of exceptional talent (leaders, managers, subject matter experts and recent graduates)
• Participate in a cross-functional team building project focused on corporate philanthropy
• Attend weekly development workshops with your intern peers
• Join in engagement and social activities with other interns

We recruit highly skilled students for potential future full-time employment opportunities, upon graduation.

Our Corporate Communications team is seeking exceptional college students for our Summer Internship Program, which provides meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as rewarding career path options.

We are targeting May 2029 graduates for this internship program.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Support the corporate communications team for a variety of internal and external projects.
• Support corporate social media initiatives through channel audits, competitive analyses, content planning, and performance reporting.
• Assist in developing internal and external communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, executive thought leadership content, company events, and community engagement initiatives.
• Contribute creative ideas, fresh perspectives, and innovative storytelling concepts that help elevate the company's communications and social media presence.
• Research industry, competitor, and marketplace trends and present recommendations to help inform communications and social media strategies.

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree or advanced degree program
• Marketing or Communication majors preferred
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
• Ability to commit to a full time 10-week internship program
• Ability to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
• Strong written communication, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail, familiarity with major social medical platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube preferred.

EEO statement:

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.

Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”

As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: [e-mail] include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.