Intern, Branding and Communications

This intern role will work a hybrid schedule in our Columbus, Ohio office and will report to the Branding and Communications Manager.

This is a full-time summer internship for the 2026 summer and will require someone who can work at least 40 hours per week. Start and end dates will be based on availability and business need. Must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 60 credit hours with an accredited college or university.

Pay = $18 per hour

Encova Insurance has again been recognized as a RISE Elite Top 50 internship program, making this our sixth year in a row! Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE) is the voice of young professionals who are looking for ways to share their innovative ideas and spread a new message about who the insurance industry is. As an intern at Encova Insurance you will be part of a dynamic, results-driven team and learn to manage real world situations alongside Encova associates. Our successful internship program attracts students from across our region and our diverse opportunities ensure that our interns are provided with a wide range of learning possibilities!

Are you a Referral?

If you know a current Encova Insurance associate and would like to apply as a referral, please encourage them to submit your referral information before you submit your application. You will receive an email with a direct URL link to the Job Posting of interest. Applying through this URL link will create your referral relationship for our Talent Acquisition Team.

Unique residence requirements are listed in each job posting, please review closely for details.

Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes:

Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Help execute marketing and communications programs for Encova Insurance and key stakeholders that support growth and other corporate objectives through traditional and emerging channels. Help maintain brand standards to operate within in order to sustain a strong brand awareness. Discover new opportunities to further the positioning of the Encova brand. Support internal communications efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate effectively to external audiences, including agents, policyholders, media and the general public through traditional, digital and emerging media.
• Help develop comprehensive communication plans based on the strategic objectives of Encova Insurance and its key stakeholders; communication plans may include: email marketing, organic and/or paid social media, public relations, internal communications, newsletter inclusions, website alerts, FAQs, talking points, advertising, word-of-mouth and more.
• Use independent judgment and decision-making to create, propose and implement multi-channel communication programs to support the needs of all business lines to communicate with agents, policyholders and the general public. This will include, but will not be limited to, communication of strategy and objectives, product introductions, incentive programs and policyholder materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Information Technology, Agency Operations and Marketing and profit centers) to solidify comprehensive, strategic marketing and communications plans.
• Implement comprehensive marketing and communication plans, including writing, proofing, obtaining approvals, collaborating with designers and more.
• Write content and edit contributions from other staff in Branding and Communications, the leadership team and other areas as assigned.
• Monitor, measure and report on campaign effectiveness; optimize efforts based on results.
• Monitor, maintain and improve Encova's online reputation, i.e. Google reviews, etc.
• Ensure consistent use of the corporate brand across all functions and platforms.
• Ensure consistency of basic corporate information, such as logos, contact information, brand templates, etc.
• Assist Branding and Communications associates with current internal and external projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• An undergraduate majoring in marketing, journalism or a related field is required.
• Must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 60 credit hours with anaccredited college or university.
• This is a full-time summer internship and will require someone who can work at least 40 hours per week. Start and end dates will be based on availability and business need.
• Demonstrate strong project management and interpersonal skills.
• A portfolio demonstrating diverse writing styles is recommended, along with demonstrated strong proofing and editing skills.

This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons.

Ready to join our team?
At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. Join us to discover a work experience where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.

What you can expect from us

An internship at Encova is a great way to jump-start your career. Our award-winning, structured summer intern program offers:

• Competitive compensation

• An introduction to the insurance industry through authentic work experiences

• Networking opportunities with industry professionals

• Flexible start and end dates

• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

Through our collaborative team structure, we find professional and personal growth. We never stop learning and always seek to improve ourselves. Our commitment to growth makes us a winning organization and an ideal place for interns.

Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer.