CAREER CONNECTOR

Federated Hermes Summer Internship Program provides students the opportunity to gain “hands on” experience and develop professional skills as well as the ability to network with talented professionals and gain insight into career possibilities within the asset management industry. The program includes a variety of events designed to enhance the internship experience, provide participants with information about Federated Hermes and foster collaboration among their cohort.  

Purpose of the Internship:

Responsible for planning and completion of individual team and/or Federated Hermes projects, including daily media reconnaissance, one-page quarterly corporate fact sheets, internal communications projects and advertising and video communications efforts.

Major Duties:

• Utilize media relations software for research purposes. 
• Utilize media tracking software to maintain, news clips from newspapers, magazines and other sources.
• Manage input of data into “Clip Log.” 
• Prepare Monthly Broadcast Report and Monthly Top Article Report.
• Order reprints of articles.
• Record broadcast appearances
• Archive broadcast appearances on DVD monthly
• Organize and schedule photography sessions for investment personnel
• Work with internal clients to produce lobby signage
• Work with writers, designers and E-marketing team members to research and create infographics for website.
• Research competitor websites and assist as needed on digital initiatives including web refresh and content personalization.
• Post items to FederatedInvestors.com on an as-requested basis, working under guidance of the E-marketing team and ensuring that appropriate approvals are obtained.
• Assist with internal and external public relations initiatives.
• Assist with internal communications efforts

Hours/location:  

• 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. during the summer
• The internship is full-time during the summer working 37.5 hours/week and part-time during the school year working 15-20 hours/week.  Schedule can be flexible based on student’s schedule.
• Federated Hermes Tower – Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Explanatory Comments:

• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude
• Demonstrate the ability to work in fast paced environment

Position Specifications:

• In pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in communications, journalism or related field required
• One to two years communications experience through internships or course work required
• Experience with Microsoft Office:  WORD, EXCEL and POWER POINT required
• Interest in mutual funds industry

Why work at Federated Hermes?

At Federated Hermes, our goals are to help individuals invest and retire better, to help our clients achieve better risk-adjusted returns, and to contribute to the positive outcomes in the wider world.  We pledge to always putting our clients first and to acting responsibly and transparently.  Our commitment to active, responsible investment has enabled us to become a leading investment manager with $670B in assets under management; serving investors around the world. 

We provide careers opportunities that have enabled our employees to grow and meet their career aspirations while balancing the needs of their personal lives. We offer a collaborative environment that promotes doing things the right way and always with integrity, sharing ideas to drive positive change, and following through on our commitments.  We are motivated by a higher purpose and always consider the impact of our work.  We promote teamwork and foster a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where unique perspectives, ideas and experiences are recognized and appreciated for the contributions they bring.  At Federated Hermes, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Federated Hermes takes affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted.

For additional information about this opportunity go to:

https://careers.federatedinvestors.com/psp/EXT/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=8481&PostingSeq=1