Talcott Financial Group is hiring: Communication Intern - 2025 in Hartford

Connecticut Office, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Talcott Financial Group* is an international life insurance group and the industry’s trusted partner for comprehensive risk solutions. Talcott creatively designs and expertly delivers responsive solutions that transfer risk and manage capital in a way that supports the strategic needs of insurers today and into the future.

Talcott Financial Group has a proven track record of well-executed transactions, and the enterprise benefits from its strong financial position with over $127 billion in assets under management, its investment-grade financial strength ratings, and its partnership with Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm.

Talcott Financial Group’s two core business platforms include: U.S. based Talcott Resolution and Bermuda and Cayman based Talcott Re.

The Communications Intern will collaborate with the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team and engage with employees across the enterprise to deliver high-quality communications that keep stakeholders engaged and informed. The Communications Intern will report to the Associate Project Manager in the PMO.

Education:

We are looking for a talented rising college junior or senior or recent college graduate, with a major in communications, business management, marketing, or a similar field.

Responsibilities:

The Communications internship will introduce you to corporate communications, providing hands-on experience in both internal and external messaging. This role offers valuable insights into how effective SharePoint and communication strategies can enhance departmental operations.

During this ten-week summer program, you will gain exposure to a wide variety of opportunities to learn communications best practices, sharpen your technical writing and editing skills, and participate in ongoing communications-related projects.

The Communications Intern will assist in an ~8-week project to redesign the PMO SharePoint and improve communication strategies. Responsibilities will include tasks such as designing visuals, creating content, conducting user experience research, managing feedback, collaborating with team members, and assisting with various communications.

The Talcott Resolution internship program will begin in late May 2025 and finish early to mid-August 2025.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including proofreading and editing (please be prepared to provide writing samples upon request)
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Good understanding of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX)
• Ability to adapt to changes based on feedback and adjust strategies accordingly
• Skilled in writing, editing, and creating engaging content
• Strong ability to process instructions and move quickly to executing on tasks
• Effectively asks questions to gain clarity on assigned tasks
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strong project and people management skills
• Proactive individual who can follow up with people to complete required material reviews
• Professional and positive attitude
• Team oriented with ability to work well independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic photo editing skills
• Basic understanding of data analytics, click through rates, visits, etc.
• Basic knowledge of project management

*Talcott Financial Group is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by law. Talcott Resolution maintains a drug-free workplace and is committed to building inclusion and leveraging diversity. For more information regarding our Privacy Policy, please go to Privacy Policy.

Connecticut Office, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America