We are looking for Graduates who want to blaze new trails, disrupt the insurance industry and shape a better tomorrow. We care about your opportunities for advancement. Individual development, career mobility, and lifelong learning opportunities are available to all our employees worldwide.
During your first year of employment, you will participate in the Graduate Program which is a 12-month professional development program designed to attract, develop and retain the next generation of insurance professionals. The Program will support your growth as a well-rounded technical expert and potential future leader at Allianz Commercial. Key Program elements include:
- Employment begins mid-July 2026 and the Program starts in early August of 2026
- Time is split time between structured learning curriculum and on the job experiential learning
- Opportunity to gain a broad base of industry knowledge, function specific expertise as well as personal and professional skills development
- Ability to network with senior leaders, technical experts, customers, as well as other graduates and early career program participants globally
- Hybrid working environment allowing you to collaborate with and learn from teammates
- Access to an extensive array of Allianz Commercial professional development resources upon Program completion
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Travel to onsite week-long workshops at various Allianz offices required 3-4 times during the Program
The Impact You Will Have
Reporting to the Regional Head of Communications, the role assists in the planning and execution of both internal and external communications strategies to support Allianz Commercial’s mission and goals in the North American market. This role provides essential support to the communications team by creating and distributing content, coordinating events, and helping to manage brand reputation across various platforms. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, motivated and creative individual with strong critical thinking, writing and interpersonal skills.
Some of your specific responsibilities could include:
Internal Communications
- Assist in drafting and editing internal communications, including newsletters, intranet articles, leadership messages, and campaign content.
- Support the planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives and internal events.
- Help maintain the editorial calendar and coordinate content submissions from various departments.
- Collaborate with operational and business units to ensure consistent messaging across internal channels.
- Monitor employee feedback and engagement metrics to refine and enhance communication strategies.
- Contribute to the creation of visual content (e.g., graphics, videos, presentations) for internal use.
- Help manage and update content on internal platforms such as SharePoint or the company intranet.
- Assist in preparing communications for change management, organizational updates, and strategic initiatives.
- Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in employee communications and engagement.
- Help create visual assets using tools like Canva or PowerPoint.
External Communications
- Support the development and execution of PR campaigns that align with Allianz Commercial’s brand and business objectives.
- Assist in drafting press releases, media advisories, thought leadership content, and other external communications.
- Monitor media coverage and compile news summaries relevant to the insurance and financial services industry.
- Help maintain media contact lists and track outreach efforts.
- Coordinate logistics for media interviews, press events, and speaking engagements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to source stories and content for external promotion.
- Assist in managing the company’s press room and updating PR materials on the website and intranet.
- Support crisis communications efforts by helping prepare reactive statements and monitoring public sentiment.
- Contribute to social media content planning and execution in coordination with the digital team.
- Track and report on PR metrics, including media impressions, engagement, and coverage quality.
What You’ll Bring to the Role –
- Recently completed university degree.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
- Strong foundation in Liberal Arts.
- Bachelor’s degree in History, English, Journalism, Economics or a related field.
- Prior communications and/or marketing experience gained through internships, academic projects, or relevant work is preferred.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, peers, managers and customers.
- Strong critical thinking, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to utilize AI tools to support day-to-day tasks, improve efficiency and contribute to data-driven decision making.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
- Eligibility to work in a local hiring office (US or Canada).
- Spanish language proficiency a plus.
