Distribution Marketing Intern - Summer 2026

Distribution Marketing Intern - Summer 2026

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

COMPANY SUMMARY:

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies with a stable history of over 175 years. At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunities for growth. As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell. We encourage our associates to live our values: Do Good. Be Good. Make Good.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell. Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Distribution Marketing Intern is a sales enablement partner within the Marketing and Brand Organization with the primary responsibility of assisting in the development and execution of sales programs and marketing initiatives. The key responsibility of Distribution Marketing Intern is to collaborate with Marketing Managers and Marketing & Brand Leadership to create and maintain sales and marketing resources.

As an intern on our team, you will be involved in helping execute a special project, reviewing and analyzing our sales content, which includes all forms of content and marketing strategies. This is a great opportunity for those interested in integrate marketing concepts and learning more about B2B2C marketing and the many ways in which marketing associates can support a sales organization in meeting their goals.

This role reports to the Senior Director, Distribution Marketing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a special project, focused on inventorying and analyzing content in an effort to bring more ease-of-use to our sales partners.
• Assist in the development of various marketing resources by partnering with both internal and external business partners
• Write, proofread, and edit creative and technical content across various mediums
• Develop and manage various marketing content such as brochures, flyers, and videos through the Workfront process
• Maintain and update existing marketing materials to ensure they stay current and compliant
• Analyze and report out usage and trends on existing marketing pieces and current marketing campaigns
• Partner with Marketing Operations and key stakeholders to identify low usage and irrelevant marketing materials to obsolete
• Proactively connect with various business partners to identify and understand any upcoming changes, updates, or trainings that need to be communicate to the Field
• Create timely content that will be published in our weekly and monthly newsletters to the Field
• Stay aware of current industry trends to ensure content is relevant and timely

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior Marketing experience or working towards a Marketing degree – an understanding across all disciplines of marketing, including digital and traditional tactics.
• Passion and/or curiosity in sales enablement and support
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Good understanding of the latest marketing trends and techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a passion for marketing
• Outstanding multitasking abilities
• Excellent time management skills
• Engaging interpersonal communication

HOW YOU SHOW UP:

• Demonstrate effective communication to various areas of the organization (technical and non-technical)
• Bring your creativity, thought leadership and curiosity to the table – be an active participant in all forums to contribute and learn
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, i.e. a problem solver’s mindsetand comfortable analyzing data
• Eager to learn and ask relevant questions to seek out new knowledge; make connections
• Enjoy taking on challenges and working towards solutions both collaboratively and independently
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• Team-oriented, fostering a positive work environment and willing to move fast

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• 10-week paid internship (June 2 - August 7) with formal orientation and onboarding
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders throughout the summer
• Cross-Departmental group project focused on an enterprise-wide solution presented at company-wide event
• Presentation skills coaching sessions
• Learning opportunities throughout program
• Access to mentors (former program participants)

The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position. National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.

National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.

National Life Group

1 National Life Dr

Montpelier, VT 05604

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