About the role#
This internship is a summer 2027 opportunity based in Toronto. You will join the Brand team to gain practical experience in brand strategy, social media, and integrated marketing. Working alongside the Director of Brand and various marketing partners, you will contribute to projects that improve brand visibility and audience engagement. You will also complete a strategic project focused on brand or social media, culminating in a presentation to leadership.
What you'll do#
- Research competitors and market trends within financial services and wealth management.
- Manage social media tasks including content calendars, benchmarking, and performance reporting.
- Assist with integrated marketing campaigns by preparing briefs, messaging frameworks, and presentations.
- Collaborate with internal teams such as Creative, SEO, and Media & Insights.
- Support sponsorship and brand activation initiatives.
- Explore AI-enabled marketing tools and provide recommendations for team workflows.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary program with a focus on marketing, business, communications, or media studies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
- Experience with research, data analysis, and creating presentations.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated initiative through previous work, student leadership, or digital projects.
- Interest in brand building, customer engagement, and emerging technology.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: Hybrid
- Employment: Full-time, paid position
About Manulife
Manulife is an international financial services group based in Toronto. The company operates as Manulife in Canada, Asia, and Europe and as John Hancock in the United States. It manages over 1.3 trillion dollars in assets for approximately 34 million customers. The organization employs more than 34,000 people and works with over 116,000 agents.
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