Responsibilities

• Onboarding Week: Kick off your internship with an orientation, featuring training sessions, networking with peers and SouthState leaders, and an introduction to our marketing and communications business.
• Hands-On Experience: Work alongside high-performing teams, participating in daily activities to build writing and project management skills, gain insight into critical communication needs, and understand the processes for providing line of business support.
• Mentorship & Support: Partner with experienced team members who provide guidance, answer questions, and offer feedback to help you navigate challenges and grow professionally.
• Leadership Development: Hear from senior leaders about industry trends in banking marketing and communications, and how to maximize your internship experience.
• Networking Opportunities: Engage in organized events to connect with peers, team members, and leaders across the organization while contributing to community initiatives.
• Internship Expectations: Participate in internship program activities, including training sessions and special projects; Prioritize tasks, maintain attention to detail, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; Meet with the MarCom leadership team members and/or additional team members as designated; Meet with the MarCom Culture Ambassador to learn about how to exemplify The SouthState Way; Meet with the MarCom Community Development Advocate to learn about SouthState’s commitment and volunteer efforts to support local communities; Meet with the various departments within MarCom.
• Attend the monthly MarCom all team member virtual and/or in-person meetings.
• Content Development: Develop content to be used internally with team members or externally to customers, via various communications channels (Internal communications, letters, email, bulletins, etc.)
• Consumer Letter Library – review existing letter templates and make any updates as needed. Create new letters designed to support deposit growth goals for the bank.
• Create fraud content to support the overall fraud communications strategy.

Requirements

• Education: 3.4 GPA preferred. Current undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business management, information systems, or a related field; rising senior graduating in 2028.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft 365 Products (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Copilot (AI)); strong writing, content development, time-management, analytical, and eagerness to learn.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Training Requirements: Complete mandatory new hire compliance training and New Employee Orientation.
• Physical Demands: Ability to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, and reports. The role requires extended time using a computer, which can be accommodated by sitting or standing at an appropriate desk. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Travel: Must be willing and flexible to travel.