Higginbotham 2027 Summer Internship - Corporate Marketing & Communications Digital Content Intern

Higginbotham is accepting applications for our Summer Internship Program - Class of 2027. 

Experience the value of working with Higginbotham – Where go gets going.  

At Higginbotham, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're a people-first company that's family to our employees, accountable to our clients, teammates to our carriers, and generous to our communities. These core values shape our culture, guide how we work, and bring our teams together.

We're looking for motivated college students who share those values and are ready to learn, contribute, build relationships, and gain meaningful professional experience. When you're part of the Summer Internship Program at Higginbotham, you're not just joining us for the summer, you become part of the Higginbotham family.

Our formal Summer Internship Program is ten (10) weeks (June 2nd - August 5th), part-time* (<30 hrs./wk.) and provides in-person opportunities in Fort Worth, TX. 

We’re looking for energetic college students, entering your Junior or Senior year for the following role: 

Digital Content Intern 

Overview: As a Digital Content Intern, you'll spend ten weeks working alongside our Digital Content Specialist and the broader digital marketing team, getting hands-on exposure to how a fast-growing insurance and financial services firm builds its digital presence. You'll help propose, produce, and support content that promotes brand awareness, showcases our award-winning culture, and supports sales and marketing initiatives. This internship is designed as a learning experience: you'll contribute real work to real projects while building practical skills in content creation, web content support, and graphic design. No prior industry experience required, just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities:

• Content Support – Assist the Digital Content Specialist and marketing team with content marketing initiatives, including:
  • Helping create content for digital assets and supporting collateral development for sales initiatives and stakeholder events.
  • Sitting in on team check-ins to learn how marketing projects are prioritized, scoped, and tracked.
  • Getting exposure to the team's project management platform, including how in-bound requests are triaged and tracked through completion.
• Web Content Exposure – Get introduced to website content support using WordPress, including landing pages, web forms, and other digital assets, such as:
  • Assisting with research into website content gaps and basic SEO considerations for product pages.
  • Helping build simple forms for internal and external audiences (RSVP forms, surveys, lead-generation forms).
  • Supporting content updates for location-specific pages.
• Graphic Design – Assist in designing graphical elements for marketing assets, including collateral, social media, digital assets, and website visuals, under the guidance of the creative team.
• Support the creative team's review process by helping check content for accuracy and quality.
• Take part in a final internship project or presentation summarizing your contributions and what you learned.

Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, or Illustrator) is a plus.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Interest in content management (i.e., WordPress).
• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge is a plus, but not required.
• Interest in writing for digital audiences (website, social, email).

Qualities of an Ideal Intern:

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

APPLY NOW if you're ready to get going on a new and exciting learning journey with a fast-paced, growing company that feels like family! 

Compensation: $20 per hour 

Application Deadline: April 1, 2027