What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Communications & Marketing position at SIFMA?
SIFMA is currently looking for an Intern to support the Corporate Communications and Marketing department in our Washington, DC office. This internship offers the opportunity for professional growth and development with long-term structure – beginning as a part-time position (15-20 hours per week) during the winter/spring semester and continuing in a full-time capacity during SIFMA’s nine-week summer internship program.
An internship at SIFMA gives candidates hands-on experience in all functions of a comprehensive in-house communications shop, including corporate/digital communications, public affairs, external affairs, advocacy communications, and graphics and design. It will also amplify the student’s understanding of financial regulation and its impact on the financial markets, the industry, and the broader economy. Throughout the nine-week program, the intern will complete specific projects and receive authorship credits.
Role Responsibilities:
The communications and marketing intern will work closely with the Managing Director, Corporate Communications & Marketing and Senior Associate, Media Relations to gain exposure to/support critical communications and marketing projects, including other ad hoc projects as they arise. Congruent to the substantive communications and marketing work, interns will also be able to participate in several career development programs SIFMA offers, build mentor/mentee relationships, and shadow core team members in their respective roles. Responsibilities will include:
- Public Affairs: Draft press releases; create media lists and advisories, track media coverage, and compile media summaries.
- External Relations: Shadow third-party stakeholder meetings when appropriate, monitor and summarize third-party activity, conduct third-party research, and attend briefings.
- Content/Messaging: research and draft messaging documents such as talking points, speeches, blogs, and video scripts.
- Social Media: Execute SIFMA’s social media strategy via platforms including Twitter and LinkedIn.
- Digital Media: Research and update website content and analyze website traffic and patterns.
- Conferences and Events: Execute event marketing strategies, including email and social marketing campaigns; assist with logistical support for events, including press registration.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business/finance, communications/public relations, marketing, English/journalism, political science or other related majors; financial markets coursework highly desirable.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule and be in-person at SIFMA’s Washington, D.C. office.
- Demonstrates professional demeanor.
- Demonstration of excellent clerical, organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong technical skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with social media platforms, and the ability to learn databases for daily operations. Basic graphic design experience is welcome.
- Ability to prioritize tasks/workload.
- Commitment to provide superior customer service with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients.
- Shows effectiveness at completing projects, persistence and commitment.
About us:
SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. On behalf of our industry’s 1 million employees, we advocate on legislation, regulation and business policy, affecting retail and institutional investors, equity and fixed income markets and related products and services. We serve as an industry coordinating body to promote fair and orderly markets, informed regulatory compliance, and efficient market operations and resiliency. We also provide a forum for industry policy and professional development. SIFMA, with offices in New York and Washington, D.C., is the U.S. regional member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA). For more information, visit http://www.sifma.org.
How to apply:
Please send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to careers@sifma.org and indicate “Communications Internship” in the subject line of your email.
SIFMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages interested individuals to apply.
