Prudential: 2023 Communications Internship Program at Prudential Ins Co of America in Newark, New Jersey

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Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2022, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help to make lives better by creating financial opportunity for more people. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com.  

Prudential Communications works with partners inside and outside the enterprise to build consequential relationships, ask better questions, and make meaningful connections. We work together across our team to grow access to insurance, investing and retirement security; accelerate our growth, and cultivate belief in the company’s future. We’re committed to providing every member of our team with opportunities to learn and grow, while fostering closer integration, a truly inclusive workplace, and new ways of working that increase impact and productivity. We strive for excellence, simplicity, clarity, and impact in everything we do.

Timeline:

The internship program will run from Monday, June 5th, 2023, to Friday, August 11th, 2023.

We review applications on a rolling basis, and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready. To ensure you are considered for the opportunities you want most, you are only able to apply to 3 positions per recruiting season. All applications must be submitted at one time. 

All applications should be fully completed by October 28th, 2022, at midnight ET.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Supporting development of strategic internal and/or external communications plans


• Conducting media analyses including media landscape assessments surveying how different outlets are reporting on certain topics/people/issues


• Leveraging tools, like Teams, to support internal communications and employee engagement across the enterprise and/or in support of specific business lines or initiatives


• Providing support on a wide variety of assignments including media list development, media monitoring, newsletter compilation, competitive research, data and analytics, content development, messaging document development and proofreading


• Monitoring and/or analyzing social media activity


• Writing and developing content, for example, drafting articles for company intranet or external communications

Placements will vary across the business, some experiences within our Communications Program could include:

• Corporate Communications


• Content & Creative


• US Businesses Communications


• Ecosystems and Operations Enablement

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s program graduating between December 2023 and May 2024


• All majors welcome to apply


• Prudential does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Successful candidates must possess the requisite US employment authorization to be eligible for consideration

Preferred Skills:

• High curiosity, openness and willingness to learn


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively


• Demonstrated analytical ability and detailed oriented


• Familiarity with MS Office applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new applications


• Previous experience in communications-related roles


• Passionate about pursuing a career in communications

Our Application Process:

1. Submit your application.

2. Receive invitation for a digital interview; this includes answering pre-recorded interview questions with the business(es) that advance your application(s).

3. Receive invitation for a final round interview; if selected, you will have the opportunity to meet with us in person or virtually to learn more about our business and culture.

For 2023 early talent roles, our process is designed to help you learn more about Prudential/PGIM and share your story with us. Digital interviewing allows greater flexibility, enables a quicker interview process, allows us to meet more candidates and share your story with more members of the team.

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Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants. Search firms or agencies should email Staffing at staffingagencies@prudential.com for more information about doing business with Prudential.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, which may include an assessment, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation.  If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.