As a State Farm intern, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a real impact. Our internship program provides students with valuable training, mentorship, and networking opportunities while being fully immersed in the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 50 company. At State Farm we believe our interns are the future of our company, and we are committed to helping you succeed!

This program will offer you real-world experience in a corporate communications function. You will have the opportunity to work alongside professional communicators in a creative environment – influencing change and helping us deliver on our vision to help connect people to our purpose through the power of integrated communication. As a top Fortune 50 company, we hire the best - we cannot wait for you to join our team!

Responsibilities may include:

• Crafting communication plans and communications to support executives or department communications
• Developing and executing on communication strategies for company initiatives or projects
• Writing stories to share with our employees or agents
• Supporting our communications channels and technology
• Helping build and protect the State Farm brand

We are looking for the following:

• Current Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors majoring in communications, journalism, marketing, or an equivalent program of study
• 3.5 or above GPA preferred
• Experience communicating with varied and diverse audiences
• Creative and innovative approach to content creation and delivery
• Drive and initiative to lead and influence positive change
• Curiosity to solve problems
• Ability to thrive in a team environment, as well as work independently
• A desire to work for State Farm upon graduation
• A can-do attitude, and someone who loves to have a bit of fun!

Internship Program Eligibility: To be eligible for an internship, candidates must be in an undergraduate or post-graduate program with a graduation date of August 2025 or later.

What You Can Expect:

• Dates of internship: May 19, 2025 – August 1, 2025
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 38.75 hours per week
• Due to the short duration of the summer program, it is an expectation that hired interns will be available for the duration of the summer internship with little to no disruption in work schedule.
• Hourly Rate: $22.00/hour. In addition, selected interns will be eligible for a $2,000 stipend (minus applicable taxes)!
• Location: This position will be in a hybrid work environment located in Bloomington, IL.
• Selected interns should plan to spend time working from home and some time working in the office as part of our hybrid work environment. Please note that relocation benefits will not apply.
• Next Steps: Application deadline is expected to close on 11/22/2024. Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension beyond the listed deadline, so apply as soon as possible!
• To submit an application, click "Apply" on the job listing page on the State Farm career site.
• Competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a pre-screening video interview interview in the Fall of 2024.

*****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity*****