Marketing Intern

As a Marketing Intern at Alera Group, your primary responsibilities will include assisting the Employee Benefits Shared Services team with special projects that involve developing both internal and external marketing materials. You'll also be tasked with research, preparing reports, and communicating recommendations. An essential part of your role will be to organize and help implement operational projects, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and on time.

To qualify for the Marketing Intern position at Alera Group, candidates must be current college students pursuing a degree related to business, marketing, finance, or communications. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, along with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), are essential. We also value creativity, professionalism, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Yes, the Marketing Intern position with Alera Group is fully remote, which means you'll have the flexibility to work from home or anywhere that suits you, while still engaging with our collaborative team environment.

Success as a Marketing Intern at Alera Group hinges on your ability to be self-directed, organized, and creative. Strong problem-solving skills, time management, and clear communication are paramount. You'll need to confidently interact with colleagues across the company and handle multiple tasks effectively.

Alera Group offers a fantastic array of benefits for our Marketing Interns, including a competitive hourly wage between $20 and $25, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, a 401k plan, and generous paid time off. We prioritize the well-being of our colleagues, ensuring a supportive internship experience.

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Discuss your time management strategies, such as prioritization and planning, which help you stay on track. Use an example to illustrate how you successfully completed projects under pressure, aligning your answer with the fast-paced environment at Alera Group.

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Discuss the steps you would take, from understanding the target audience to defining objectives and selecting appropriate channels. Be sure to highlight creativity and research skills, which are important for the Marketing Intern role at Alera Group.

Emphasize your admiration for Alera Group’s commitment to client success and collaboration. Mention specific projects or initiatives the company has implemented that resonate with your career goals and interests in marketing.

Choose a situation that showcases your ability to handle conflict or challenges within a team. Explain how you navigated the issues and what the outcome was, emphasizing your teamwork skills, which are vital for a Marketing Intern at Alera Group.

Share an experience where you successfully conveyed ideas, whether in writing or verbally. Detail how you tailored your communication style to your audience, demonstrating the skills needed for a Marketing Intern position.

Discuss elements such as audience understanding, creativity, and timely execution. Relate your answer back to Alera Group’s focus on collaboration and innovation in their marketing practices.

Express your eagerness to gain hands-on experience in marketing, work on real projects, and learn from skilled professionals. Emphasize the specific skills or knowledge areas you aim to explore during the internship.

Detail your positive attitude towards feedback and how it has helped you grow in past experiences. Share a specific instance where you incorporated constructive criticism to improve your work, reflecting the professional growth Alera Group encourages.