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About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.

Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.

Job Description Summary

Internships are short-term work experiences for a designated period of time that allow college students the opportunity to observe and participate in the professional work environment, to explore how his/her interests relate to possible careers, and to gain practical experience in an industry relating to their field of study.

Job Description

Entity Overview:

Transamerica Institute® is a nonprofit, private foundation dedicated to identifying, researching, and educating the public about retirement security and the intersections of health and financial well-being. It is the parent organization of Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies® (TCRS), which conducts one of the largest and longest-running annual retirement surveys of its kind. Transamerica Institute engages the public through in-depth surveys, analysis and reporting of research findings, a comprehensive website, and traditional and social media. Its website includes information on health, personal finance, and retirement security resources, including health care guides, cookbook series, podcast, and academic collaborations on workplace wellness and age-friendly employers.

Transamerica Institute is funded by contributions from Transamerica Life Insurance Company and its affiliates.

Job Description:

**Please include a link to your portfolio or at least 3 samples of your social media/writing content creation work.**

The Content Creation and Research Intern will support Transamerica Institute and its Center for Retirement Studies in their research and outreach on health, personal finance, and retirement security resources, including health care guides, cookbook series, podcast, and academic collaborations on workplace wellness and age-friendly employers. This person will assist a small team with the report creation and publication of research findings, creating and uploading website content, developing and scheduling social media content.

Responsibilities include:

Assist with creation of research reports and communications pieces utilizing PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Canva. Materials include comprehensive reports with extensive charts and graphs, white papers, consumer guides, fact sheets, infographics, and shareable images, which are for publication to external audiences and can be found on www.transamericacenter.org and www.transamericainstitute.org.
Assist with Twitter (@TI_insights and @TCRStudies), Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts by creating shareable graphics, drafting and publishing content, and monitoring traditional and social media to share.
Assist with content creation (web copy, image selection, SEO optimization) and utilize Content Management System (CMS) to maintain and modernize websites.
Participate in ideation for ClearPath – Your Roadmap to Health & WealthSM podcast episodes, research supporting facts, and assist in script writing and editing, as well as podcast rehearsals.
Conduct secondary research on current trends and topics related to the Institute’s mission by identifying and reviewing publications from academia, think tanks, governments, and other nonprofit organizations.
Assist with questionnaire development and testing, as well as analyzing data based on surveys of those in and out of the workforce, retirees, and employers.
Work with public relations team to extend the reach of the content.
Take an active role in creating an environment of innovation, collaboration, transparency, accountability, and trust.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a degree in gerontology, marketing, PR, communications, English, public policy, or a related field. Candidates must not graduate prior to completion of the internship.
Knowledge or interest in areas of public health, health promotion, finances, financial literacy, healthy aging, retirement security, gerontology, etc.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills.
Strong written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to execute social media campaigns, curate content, and implement calendars utilizing scheduling tools.
Experience creating graphic content such as infographics and shareables preferred.
Skills utilizing website CMS, and email marketing tools a plus.
Ability to work independently, as well as take direction, and collaborate in a remote environment.
Must be able to work 25 hours a week during the internship

Rewards & Compensation:

In addition to gaining exposure to the financial services and insurance industry, students gain access to intern exclusive events and networking opportunities throughout the spring while receiving a competitive compensation.

**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**

The salary for this position is $20 per hour. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Working Conditions:

Remote working environment. High-speed internet is required.
Company-provided laptop and monitor.

Worried about not having every single qualification listed? It’s okay. If it’s a role you’re interested in, we encourage you to apply. Employees who enjoy their jobs are one of our favorite things.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
College Coach Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023