2027 Summer Internship

About the Role

Higginbotham is seeking motivated college students for its Summer Internship Program – Class of 2027. This ten (10) week, part-time program runs from June 2nd to August 5th and offers in-person opportunities in Fort Worth, TX. The Digital Content Intern will work alongside the Digital Content Specialist and broader digital marketing team, gaining exposure to building a digital presence for a fast-growing insurance and financial services firm. The internship is designed as a learning experience focused on content creation, web content support, and graphic design.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Support
• Assist with content marketing initiatives, including creating content for digital assets and supporting collateral development for sales initiatives and stakeholder events.
• Participate in team check-ins to learn about project prioritization, scoping, and tracking.
• Gain exposure to the team's project management platform for triaging and tracking in-bound requests.
• Web Content Exposure
• Receive an introduction to website content support using WordPress, including landing pages, web forms, and other digital assets.
• Assist with research into website content gaps and basic SEO considerations for product pages.
• Help build simple forms for internal and external audiences (e.g., RSVP forms, surveys, lead-generation forms).
• Support content updates for location-specific pages.
• Graphic Design
• Assist in designing graphical elements for marketing assets (collateral, social media, digital assets, website visuals) under creative team guidance.
• Support the creative team's review process by checking content for accuracy and quality.
• Participate in a final internship project or presentation summarizing contributions and learnings.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a BS or equivalent degree in communications, advertising, public relations, journalism, graphic design, marketing, or a related field.
• Rising junior or senior standing preferred.
• No professional experience required; coursework, personal projects, or a portfolio (even informal) are a plus.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Interest in content management (e.g., WordPress).
• Interest in writing for digital audiences (website, social, email).

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, or Illustrator) is a plus.
• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge is a plus, but not required.

Qualities of an Ideal Intern

• Curious, eager to learn, and open to feedback.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Developing an eye for design and interest in current design trends.
• Clear, engaged communicator.
• Detail-oriented with pride in produced work.
• Comfortable asking questions and collaborating with a team.
• Excited to try new things and wear multiple hats.

Compensation

$20 per hour

Application Deadline

April 1, 2027