Public Relations Intern

Athene; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing option (if eligible)

Job summary

Athene is seeking a Public Relations intern to gain hands-on experience in corporate communications and stakeholder engagement. You will support media relations, corporate marketing, responsibility, and government relations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include identifying media opportunities, researching content, and delivering strategic recommendations to leadership. The program includes a 10-week project and exposure to real-world corporate communications.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at a college/university for Fall term 2027.
• Strong verbal and written communication; familiarity with AP style.
• Proven time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with analytics or media monitoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify earned media opportunities and learn best practices for engaging media outlets.
• Research newsworthy content for distribution to stakeholders.
• Collaborate on strategies to amplify Athene’s corporate voice across channels.
• Work with Marketing, Internal Communications, Government Relations, etc., to deliver consistent messaging.
• Conduct media monitoring and provide coverage insights and trends.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

AP Style

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Media monitoring

Education

Enrolled in accredited college/university for Fall term 2027

Tools

MS Office Suite

Analytics tools

Media monitoring platforms

Job description

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

Purpose

Working at Athene is more than an internship — it’s a game changer for your career. Being an intern at Athene is seeing your idea come into fruition through collaborating with a team. It’s doing meaningful work with talented people. All internships are designed for you to create innovative solutions for our customers and the industry. Your internship is about making a difference in our communities. This is your chance to change the game with one of the leading retirement services companies in the United States.

What you can expect as an Athene Intern

Professional development Social events Networking events Volunteer opportunities Community involvement Collaboration with other interns Paid housing option (if eligible)

Internships will run from mid-May to early August. Interviews and hiring decisions expect to be completed prior to mid-November, with some being completed as early as late September.

Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for Fall term 2027.

As a Public Relations intern at Athene, you will gain hands‑on experience in corporate communications and stakeholder engagement, working on projects that help drive broader awareness of Athene’s business and reputation. You will support initiatives across media relations, corporate marketing, corporate responsibility, and government relations, building both professional and personal skills necessary to thrive in a corporate environment. This internship provides a unique opportunity to contribute to real‑world projects, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and present strategic recommendations directly to leadership.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to the full spectrum of corporate communications.
• Opportunities to develop professional networks with leaders and mentors.
• Practical experience applying communication strategies to real‑world scenarios.
• A final project that demonstrates your ability to analyze, strategize, and communicate effectively in a corporate setting.

Accountabilities

• Assist in identifying earned media opportunities (proactive and reactive) and learn best practices for engaging with media outlets.
• Research and identify newsworthy content for distribution to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate on strategies and tactics to amplify Athene’s corporate voice across communication channels.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (Marketing, Internal Communications, Government Relations, etc.) to deliver consistent messaging to target audiences.
• Conduct media monitoring and analytics, providing insights and reporting on coverage and trends.
• Support the alignment of Athene’s engagement calendar with key external organizations and industry events.
• Contribute to strategic audits of communications practices and recommend improvements.
• Deliver a 10‑week strategic project, culminating in a presentation to management on an assigned external relations topic.

Qualifications and Experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail and clarity. Familiarity with AP Style and demonstrated ability to adapt tone for different audiences. Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively on a team and independently. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite; experience with analytics tools or media monitoring platforms is a plus. Creative thinker and problem‑solver with an eagerness to learn and take initiative. Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment.

Learn more about working at Athene. Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans. Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.