Marketing Communications Intern

Location: Omaha, NE

Company

BHHIC Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and “large company” benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, “small company” atmosphere.

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Hours

• Flexible; Between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• 15-20 hours per week depending on the applicant's schedule
• More hours available in Summer (up to 40 hours per week).
• Join an established internship providing real world experience working directly with independent insurance agency partners around the country.

Duties in the Marketing Communications Department include

• Communicate with prospective agents via telephone to identify their interest in an appointment with BHHC
• Craft marketing messages to inform and sell prospective agents on benefits of partnering with BHHC
• Use internal data to understand market, BHHC product offering, and potential areas of growth
• Acquire market intelligence via phone conversations with prospective agents, team meetings, interface with Field Marketing Representatives, and industry publications.
• Assist Agency Unit with application process and follow up with prospective agencies for completeness
• Perform other marketing duties as assigned.

During this internship, the student will gain

• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Data analysis skills with experience in Excel, PowerBI, and CoPilot
• Confidence in collaborating with diverse people
• Knowledge of fundamental principles of insurance including commercial auto and property
• Knowledge of Marketing Department operations

Requirements

• Sophomore or Junior
• Marketing or business major and maintain full-time course load during internship
• Proficiency with personal computers and software such as Excel and Word
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent phone skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development. We also regularly seek employees input through companywide surveys.