Direct Summer Internship Program - Marketing

Job Requisition

Location Designation:
Hybrid - 3 days per week

with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. Your internship journey is designed to challenge you through hands‑on work experience that will equip you with valuable skills you can use anywhere. You will build your network through collaboration and connection with talented interns and experienced employees through team‑building activities, mentorship programs, and fun social events. By the end of your internship, you’ll be equipped with new skills and a network that will propel you forward in your career journey.

In Marketing, you’ll dive into a world of diverse opportunities, crafting innovative campaigns, managing impactful content and fostering meaningful connections with key audiences. Collaborate with experts across disciplines, leveraging data and insights to drive decision‑making, unlock new growth potential and optimize our differentiating capabilities.

The Direct Mail Production Management Intern will support the Supplier Management, Estimating and Pricing team within Marketing, gaining hands‑on experience with the planning and execution of direct mail production activities. The intern will assist with coordinating production requirements, tracking project schedules and estimates, supporting supplier communications, and maintaining accurate project information. This role offers exposure to the operational processes that help deliver marketing materials efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with campaign objectives.

• Support direct mail production projects by tracking schedules, specifications, milestones, and deliverables to help ensure work progresses according to established timelines.
• Assist with gathering and organizing project specifications, content inventory, version analysis and supplier instructions to support informed production decisions.
• Coordinate with internal partners and external suppliers to communicate project requirements, follow up on outstanding items, and help resolve routine production questions.
• Review and maintain project information, reports, and documentation to support accurate record‑keeping, production visibility, and continuous improvement of team processes.
• Collaborate with Marketing colleagues and production partners to learn how direct mail campaigns move from planning through production and delivery while contributing to day‑to‑day team priorities.

• Current enrollment in a college or university program, or equivalent education and experience, with an interest in marketing, business, communications, supply chain, operations, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and project information.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with an interest in working with estimates, pricing, schedules, and operational data.
• Proficiency with common productivity tools, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, or the ability to quickly learn similar applications.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, business partners, and suppliers.

• Previous internship, coursework, or project experience related to marketing operations, print production, direct mail, procurement, supplier management, or project coordination.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, reporting, data tracking, or basic cost and pricing analysis. Knowledge of Adobe Workfront a plus.
• Interest in learning about print and mail production processes, supplier relationships, and marketing campaign execution.

To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized…