2026 Summer Intern - Corporate Communication & Talent Acquisition

• Rising college junior or senior preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong editing, grammar, and proofreading skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Expert organizational skills and the ability to follow through with tasks.
• Strong familiarity with social media platforms for professional networking. 
• Ability to work the full duration of the program 

Competencies and Skills

Problem-solving: Ability to breakdown complex or ambiguous problems into manageable parts.

Listening\:  Knowledge of effective listening issues and techniques; ability to gather, clarify, and apply information transmitted verbally, while exhibiting a genuine interest toward the speaker.

Managing Multiple Priorities\:  Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Cross-functional Collaboration\: Knowledge of collaborative techniques and approaches; ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and working together across functions to solve business problems and meet business goals.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking\: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. 

ABOUT EQUITABLE

At Equitable, we’re a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

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Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE\: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.

At Equitable, our power is in our people.

We’re individuals from different cultures and backgrounds.  Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities.  Here, you'll work with the dynamic individuals, build your skills and unleash new ways of working and thinking.  Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

Equitable Financial has a unique summer internship opportunity for someone interested in exploring the intersection of Corporate Communications and Talent Acquisition.  In this role, you will work closely with both teams to help Equitable develop brand and audience appropriate communication to build our brand as an employer of choice and attract early career talent to our organization.

Location preference for this internship is in Equitable’s Corporate headquarters located in New York City.

What you will do:

• Partner with the Corporate Communications team, recruiters and hiring managers to support outreach to prospective candidates through social media platforms including Handshake and LinkedIn
• Monitor and report social media engagement on strategic and targeted platforms to build the company's brand and connect with stakeholders
• Conduct research and draft reports and presentations on various internal and industry-wide topics to support recruiting communications strategies
• Generate Recruiting Statistics reports leveraging tools such as Google Analytics to evaluate outreach effectiveness on Equitable’s channels
  Function as both a participant and a reporter on the summer intern program to create collateral on the program to be used in subsequent recruiting cycles
• Schedule posts, monitor social platforms for comments and mentions, engage with followers, and implement strategies to increase follower growth and engagement

• Assist in the planning and communication of events for the summer internship program

  
  
  Internship Details
   

• Dates\:  Nine week program starting in early June 2026
  Location\:  New York, NY
  Work Environment\:  Hybrid (2-3days in the office)
  Hourly Rate\:  $22/hour