Summer 2027 Intern - Marketing-Earned Media Specialist

Overview

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.

Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential

Responsibilities

The Marketing Earned Media team works to extend the State Farm Marketing message to new audiences through Earned Media. The team works with campaigns that focus on sports, gaming, entertainment, and more to tell the State Farm story. Additionally, there are members of the team who lead functional work including PR measurement, AI workflows, and owned external newsroom channels. Depending on the work in flight, successful candidates could have the opportunity to work with celebrity talent on interview prep, collaborate with external agencies on pitching strategies, and/or work with measurement teams to help understand the impact of Earned Media. Successful candidates might also have the opportunity to connect with others across functions and workstreams on special projects to uncover future ways Marketing can connect with customers.

As an intern in this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with the award-winning State Farm Earned Media team and leadership to develop Earned Media support for Marketing campaigns.
• Provide creative feedback and guidance to internal and external creative partners.
• Identify what’s new/now/next in the world of PR and Marketing to identify areas of opportunity.
• Monitor brand mentions and perform competitive monitoring of other brands.  
• Provide input on AI workstreams to help the team work more efficiently.
• Tell the story of Earned Media and Marketing impact using best-in-class measurement tools.
• Participate in ‘war rooms’ for significant real time activations.

Qualifications

We are looking for: 

• Seeking a current Junior, Senior, or Grad Student majoring in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing/Advertising, Journalism, Sports Marketing, and Sports Management. Will consider Sophomores with a 4.0 GPA.  NOTE: To be eligible for the summer internship program, candidates must be a full-time student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate program at least throughout the duration of the internship.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 – 4.0 (please list on resume)

An ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent written communication skills
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritize & multi-task under shifting deadlines and needs within a fast-paced environment
• Strong PowerPoint Presentation skills
• Social media proficiency
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Solid Decision Making and Judgement skills
• Public Relations Industry Knowledge
• An initiative mindset
• The ability to be adaptable

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) writing style

Internship Program Eligibility:

To be eligible for the summer internship program, you must be a full-time student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate program throughout the duration of the internship. Selected interns must reside within the continental U.S. for the duration of the summer internship.

***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***

What You Can Expect:

• The internship will occur between June 2, 2027 - August 11, 2027 (10 weeks)
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 38.75 hours per week

• Pay: $22/hour. In addition, interns selected for our summer internship program will be eligible for a $2,000 stipend (minus applicable taxes)!

• Competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a pre-screening video

** 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.

Work Arrangement:

HYBRID: 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.

HOME/HUB LOCATIONs: Bloomington, IL

Next Steps!

Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension, so apply as soon as possible! To submit an application, click "Apply" on the job listing page on the State Farm career site.

Qualified and competitive candidates will be invited to participate in the interview process, with selected candidates progressing through two rounds of interviewing.

What’s In It For You:

Competitive pay and relaxed dress code

Direct experience you can leverage for your future career

An opportunity to learn and network with industry-leading influencers

Mentoring and Development to help you succeed

We love to give back! Being involved in volunteer opportunities to give back to the community.

We embrace Diversity and Inclusion: We are one team and it is simply the right thing to do!

We are not just offering an internship but the opportunity for a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!

Our Benefits

We are excited to offer our interns a tailored set of benefits with a range of valuable perks to help support you during your time with us!

Time Off

• 40 hours of Life Leave
• Military Leave

Financial Benefits

• 401(K) Savings Plan (Eligible at age 18)
• Mutual Funds (Eligible at age 18)
• Commuter Benefits

Miscellaneous Benefits

• Wellness programs
• US Discount program
• Good Neighbor Grant program
• Matching Gift program
• Employee Assistance Fund
• Company Holidays