Hybrid External Affairs Intern: Write, Influence, Grow

Posted 9 days ago

country financial groupBloomington (IL)

Public Relations Specialists International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation

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About the role

COUNTRY Financial is seeking an External Affairs Intern to join our Bloomington, IL team for a late May 2027 to early August 2027 internship. You will write and pitch stories, craft social media content, and participate in in-person marketing and media events while learning from seasoned professionals. The role emphasizes strong writing, communication, and storytelling skills, with opportunities to grow into broader external affairs projects during the extended fall term.

Before you apply

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Your profile is current

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Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

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Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.