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Proposal Development Intern

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
United States, New Jersey, Newark
298 Ferry Street (Show on map)
Dec 16, 2024

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware

Job Summary:

Horizon BCBS seeks a self-directed Communications/Marketing Intern for the Proposal Development Team with a passion for collaboration, writing, editing, desktop publishing and creative problem-solving. The intern will actively contribute to meaningful projects, work closely with Horizon staff and develop content/sales collaterals. Intern will also work closely with assigned manager and mentor as well as gain exposure to Horizon leadership.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in researching and writing content to be used in Horizon proposals.
  • Edit and proofread sales proposals, sales presentations and marketing collateral.
  • Assist in creating sales presentation slides and graphics.
  • Assist with generating sales reports and analysis.
  • Supports Sales in its efforts to sell new business as well as service, convert and add additional lines of business to existing accounts.
  • Participate in various internal and external project workgroups.
  • Assists in the procurement and validation of information from subject matter experts throughout Horizon.
  • Assists in processing paperwork relating to the prospecting and enrollment of new accounts.
  • Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by management that will support the Horizon's Proposal Development and Sales Teams.

Requirements:

  • Requires High School Diploma
  • Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Communications, English, Marketing/ Business or related field
  • Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, in particular the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
  • Requires strong PC skills including ability to manipulate spreadsheets and word documents as well as proficiency with PowerPoint and Adobe.
  • Detailed oriented with strong critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to work in both a team environment as well as independently.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.

Knowledge:

  • Strong communication and writing skills preferred
  • Knowledge of health care industry preferred
  • Business Acumen
  • Strong Computer Skills, Microsoft Office products to include (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Adobe, etc.).

Additional Information:

  • Gain hands-on experience
  • Shadowing, mentoring and training opportunities with seasoned professionals
  • Opportunity to attend networking events and company meetings
  • Flexible schedule for students

Location: 3 Penn Plaza Newark NJ - Hybrid Work Schedule

Schedule: 8 am-5 pm (9-hour work day with lunch)

Duration: 11 week Summer Internship Program (June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025)

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.

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