2026 Early Talent Internship Marketing & Communications

• Comprehensive training modules
• Executive speaker series
• Educational workshops
• Mentorship programs
• Cohort-based learning experiences

• Actuarial Services Asset Management
• Business Management Corporate Strategy and Development
• Financial Analysis and Accounting Human Resources
• Internal Audit Law and Policy
• Marketing and Communications Product and Business Development
• Retirement Solutions Risk and Compliance
• Technology Wealth Management

• Support high-impact business initiatives by contributing to meaningful projects that directly support business objectives and client outcomes
• Collaborate on strategic presentations and research projects contributing to PowerPoint and Excel deliverables and analytical materials that inform key business decision-making
• Support a variety of projects by helping to coordinate project materials and meetings to ensure seamless information flow across teams
• Drive independent research initiatives to gather market intelligence competitive analysis and supporting documentation that advances business objectives
• Immerse yourself in professional development opportunities through exclusive access to executive speaker series specialized training programs and networking events designed to accelerate your career trajectory
• Explore diverse career pathways by working alongside professionals across multiple departments and gaining hands-on experience in various business functions
• Build comprehensive industry expertise while developing deep knowledge of TIAAs culture values and position within the financial services landscape

• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree

• Expected Graduation date between December 2026 June 2028
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Sedentary Work

TIAAs Marketing & Communications (M&C) Internship will support a variety of strategic and executional projects to contribute to our goal of putting a secure retirement within reach of millions more Americans. M&C helps accelerate our business growth across TIAA and Nuveens expanding portfolio of products and services through a variety of audience-aligned campaigns and programs. Interns will have the opportunity to utilize their classroom learning in the workplace as well as various opportunities to learn new skills. Interns will be assigned developmental roles in an area of M&C such as Communications Social Media Advertising Client Marketing Analytics or Web depending on business need and in alignment with the candidates skills. *This internship may be assigned to TIAA or Nuveen Marketing.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Assist in data collection and analysis.

• Help develop client journeys to make recommendations to optimize current client experience.

• Inventory marketing and communication material to determine opportunities for improvement.

• Help map Marketing processes and identify steps for improvement.

• Prepare draft presentations for leadership.

• Attend company functions including trainings programs speaker series lunch-and-learns and social networking events that provide opportunities for career growth and personal development.

• Shadow multiple office jobs and trains in a variety of tasks.

• Gain experience and an overall feel for the company and the financial services industry.

Areas of focus: Communications Advertising Marketing Analytics Content Marketing Social Media Client Marketing Brand Marketing or another marketing-related area of focus.

Required Skills

• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree

• Expected Graduation date between December 2026June 2028

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Preferred Skills

• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communications skills and high emotional intelligence

• Well organized detail-oriented and able to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion

• Solid presentation and communication skills

• Strong ability to work in teams and build good relationships high degree of personal integrity and work ethics

• Effective project management and time management skills

• Ability to prioritize multi-task and maintain attention to detail

• Experience with analytics tools and methodologies

Anticipated Posting End Date:

Actual base salary may vary based upon but not limited to relevant experience time in role base salary of internal peers prior performance business sector and geographic addition to base salary the competitive compensation package may include depending on the role participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example annual discretionary incentive programs non-annual sales incentive plans or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA were on a mission to build on our 100 year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrows challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People Be Client Obsessed Lead with Integrity Own It and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveens entrepreneurial spirit where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathwaysbecause when our people succeed our impact on clients lives grows stronger.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. Thats why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits please review our Benefits Summary.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age race color national origin sex religion veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected status.

Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here.

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