2026 Summer Associate - Insurance Solutions Brand Strategy - Troy, MI
Raymond James & AssociatesJob Description Summary
Follow established procedures to perform tasks and receive general guidance and direction to perform other work with substantial variety and varied complexity. Some judgment is required to adapt procedures, processes, and techniques to apply to more complex assignments.
Job Description
Raymond James Overview
One of the largest independent financial services firms in the country could be the place you build a career beyond your expectations.
Our focus is on providing trusted advice and tailored, sophisticated strategies for individuals and institutions. Raymond James Financial is a diversified holding company, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James provides financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management.
At Raymond James, we are putting the power of perspectives into action and building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our commitment to associates, and clients of the future. Our company values associate development and growth, offering opportunities through developmental programs, mentorships, and continuing education options.
We strive to ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected, and heard so that you can fully contribute your unique talents for the benefit of clients, your career, our firm, and our communities. Raymond James is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Department Overview
The Raymond James Insurance Solutions Brand Strategy & Alignment team is focused on providing dynamic digital/creative content in support of connecting advisors to our Product, Sales, and Operations team for the purpose of taking exceptional care of the client and advisor’s insurance planning needs. Our division has 200+ associates working together to make life easier for those we serve.
Job Summary
Utilize creative, technical, and program management skills in order to produce, package, implement and track media content experiences designed to increase relationship connections with Financial Advisors in support of growing their client base and increasing their insurance planning productivity. Methods used to achieve growth results include branding, graphic design, copywriting, video production (Pre and Post), social media and web support, digital and direct-mail content production, event/seminar media support and digital content distribution.
The summer associate position is a temporary role.
Start Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
End Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, up to 40 hours per week.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work alongside a dynamic team of sales, marketing and creative professionals to help produce and implement branded digital relationships by building media content experiences in support of business growth.
- Plan, create and deploy digital media content experiences for the purpose of increasing brand awareness and user engagement.
- Enhance marketing processes and systems resulting in new turnkey value services.
- Pre and post video/audio production management.
- Develop content in support of website enhancements.
- Support social media content production.
- Maintain a prioritized schedule of deliverables while adjusting to reevaluated priorities.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
- Technical knowledge expected of a creative content marketing developer and production specialist.
- Exceptional technical knowledge expected of digital media producer (video preferred).
- Process development and overall business knowledge to implement content strategies from corporate, B2B/B2C levels.
- Social media content development support.
- Digital content reporting metrics (email, web and social).
- Final Cut Pro and Adobe Creative Suite.
Skill in
- Organizational, planning and time management skills with a “we can do it together” attitude.
- Independent creative thinking and problem solving.
- Sufficient skill to manage and track multiple projects from start to completion.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as solid interpersonal skills.
- Managing content production activity.
Ability to
- Represent company standards through all forms of communication and content delivery.
- Exceptional ability to interpret and implement campaign strategies.
- Deliver inspired copy and enhance messaging through understanding project goals and objectives.
- Work with clear precision in the midst of a fast-paced work environment.
- Work in a unified team-based environment and execute at a professional level.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements
- Freshman or Sophomore standing (December 2027-May 2029 graduates) pursuing a bachelor’s degree in digital media, marketing, or related field.
- Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
- Eligible applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (including beyond OPT/EAD).
Licenses/Certifications
- None .
Location
- Hybrid position – Troy, MI
- No travel .
Education
High School (HS) (Required)
Work Experience
General Experience - 4 to 6 months
Workstyle
Hybrid
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.