Intern - Marketing Strategy

With more than 7,000 employees, we are the largest health insurance company in Michigan. We offer an exciting work environment with a diverse group of employees. Our goal is to make health insurance easier for our members. We want to transform the industry and become a resource that people can trust.

Detroit, MI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (Internships)

Our Mission: We commit to being our members&rsquo; trusted partner by providing affordable, innovative products that improve their care and health. Our Customer Commitment: We aspire to be clear and simple, to help you make the right choices, to offer valuable coverage, and help you get quality health care for you and those you love. Our Commitment to our Social Mission: Increasing access to affordable health care Enhancing the quality of care patients receive Improving the health of Michigan&rsquo;s citizens and communities.&nbsp; <p><br />Our employees are eligible for several great perks:</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) with company match</li> <li>Annual bonuses</li> <li>Tuition assistance</li> <li>Paid parking</li> </ul> http://www.bcbsm.com

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Internship

Paid Internship

Overview: <p>The Marketing intern will support the goals of the Marketing Strategy &amp; Member Engagement team within Corporate Marketing and Customer Experience. The position will challenge the intern&rsquo;s ability to think strategically, &ldquo;planning the work and working the plan.&rdquo; This role is not about &ldquo;getting coffee&rdquo;; it&rsquo;s a roll-up your sleeves and &ldquo;let&rsquo;s solve a problem&rdquo; opportunity. By the end of the summer, the intern will:</p> <ul> <li>Learn and apply marketing and engagement techniques in the health care industry.</li> <li>Learn the basics about health insurance, and more importantly how to communicate those basics in a clear and simple way.</li> <li>Network across the company and learn about how a large organization works and the different types of roles that are available.</li> <li>Make an impact on the lives of Blue Cross members in Michigan and across the country.</li> <li>Have fun with a group of dedicated and caring group of professionals.</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Support the development and execution of the organization&rsquo;s marketing and member engagement plans, including a large project educating and engaging members on where to go for medical and behavioral care.</li> <li>Interface with several areas of the organization, including Corporate Communications, Customer Experience, Digital Experience, Product Strategy, Health Care Value and others.</li> <li>Participate in the corporately sponsored activities available to interns. There are multiple opportunities to network with peers and do a team-based project.</li> <li>Other special projects as they arise &ndash; and they will.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Naturally inquisitive person who often asks "why" things are like they are, Strong communication skills with comfort in both one-on-one and group discussions, Critical thinking with the ability to review work, including communications, and develop a point of view, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Strong interpersonal skills - ability to work with a broad set of people with different backgrounds, ages, expertise and personality types.</li> <li>Marketing experience either in a major class assignment or previous intern/work experience, preferred.</li> </ul>