[Hiring] Producer Services Intern @The Standard

Role Description

The internship position within the Producer Services department of The Standard involves a wide range of duties and activities. The goal of an internship is to apply knowledge acquired in the classroom to real-world situations, as well as gain the skills and experience that is necessary to prepare the student for a successful career in business and related fields.

• Analyze operational processes to identify pain points, root causes, and opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and the overall producer experience.
• Support business transformation initiatives by documenting workflows, gathering requirements, evaluating data quality, and recommending practical solutions to recurring challenges.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of procedures, training materials, SharePoint content, and knowledge resources to promote consistency and scalability.
• Leverage Microsoft 365, reporting tools, automation, and AI-enabled technologies to streamline processes and improve operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Producer Services leaders and cross-functional partners to address operational, compliance, compensation, data, and technology-related business needs.
• Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement efforts that help Producer Services become more proactive, data-driven, workflow-enabled, and easier to do business with.

During the duration of the internship, the candidate will be assigned to one manager to oversee their day-to-day work; however, there may be opportunities to work with several different teams in the division. The work will be conducted in an all-virtual remote environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students for the duration of the internship.
• Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and students pursuing advanced degrees are welcome to apply.
• Sponsorship is not available for this internship opportunity.
• Preferred majors in Business, Finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills as demonstrated by previous work experience, and/or course of study.
• Experience working with MSOffice suite including Excel, Teams, Outlook. Experience in AI tools preferred.

Benefits

• Up to three days of paid time off, plus paid holidays.
• Scheduled events to network with your team and interns across the company (e.g., Coffee with the CEO, careers workshop, etc.).
• Interns are provided with all necessary equipment (i.e., laptop, monitor) needed to work from home and will attend the company’s virtual First Day Orientation to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Winning together: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with team members and stakeholders within the organization. Team-oriented and takes a collaborative approach to enhance subject matter expertise while contributing to project success.
• Improvement Mindset: Continuous learner - actively seeks out learning opportunities and demonstrates curiosity regarding the story behind the numbers. Strong analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills with a solutions-oriented mindset to help drive results.
• Adaptability: Utilizes creative problem-solving techniques to address new circumstances and presents ideas for solutions. Demonstrated willingness to learn new skills and accept feedback.