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Higginbotham is accepting applications for our Summer Internship Program - Class of 2027 . Experience the value of working with Higginbotham – Where go gets going. At Higginbotham, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're a people-first company that's family to our employees, accountable to our clients, teammates to our carriers, and generous to our communities. These core values shape our culture, guide how we work, and bring our teams together. We're looking for motivated college students who share those values and are ready to learn, contribute, build relationships, and gain meaningful professional experience. When you're part of the Summer Internship Program at Higginbotham, you're not just joining us for the summer, you become part of the Higginbotham family. Our formal Summer Internship Program is ten (10) weeks (June 2nd - August 5th), part-time* ( and provides in-person opportunities in Fort Worth, TX. We’re looking for energetic college students , entering your Junior or Senior year for the following role: Communications Intern Overview: We're looking for a motivated current student or recent graduate to join our Corporate Marketing and Communications team for an eight-week summer internship focused on internal, employee-facing communications. This is a hands-on opportunity to build real-world experience writing, editing, and producing content that reaches our entire workforce. This role is based in our Fort Worth, Texas, office and reports to the Sr. Director of Corporate Communications and Brand Development. Responsibilities: • Write and publish internal news stories for the employee intranet and newsletter • Draft invitations and promotional content for internal events • Support the development of copy for internal advertising and campaigns • Write scripts for short internal videos and announcements • Collaborate with the Corporate Marketing and Communications team on day-to-day content needs • Brainstorm and pitch story ideas that engage employees Requirements: • Currently pursuing a degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or a related field • Strong written communication skills and a knack for clear, engaging storytelling • Comfortable meeting daily/tight deadlines Preferred Qualifications: • Prior newsletter, campus media or professional writing experience • Interest in corporate or internal communications • A curious, team-oriented mindset and openness to feedback • Familiarity with AP Style What You'll Gain: • Real portfolio-ready writing samples • Exposure to internal communications strategy at Higginbotham • Mentorship from experienced communications professionals • Hands-on experience across multiple content formats APPLY NOW if you're ready to get going on a new and exciting learning journey with a fast-paced, growing company that feels like family! Compensation: $20 per hour Application Deadline: April 1, 2027

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Higginbotham is accepting applications for our Summer Internship Program - Class of 2027 .
Experience the value of working with Higginbotham – Where go gets going.
Our formal Summer Internship Program is ten (10) weeks (June 2nd - August 5th), part-time* ( and provides in-person opportunities in Fort Worth, TX.
We’re looking for energetic college students , entering your Junior or Senior year for the following role:
Communications Intern
Write and publish internal news stories for the employee intranet and newsletter
Draft invitations and promotional content for internal events
Support the development of copy for internal advertising and campaigns
Write scripts for short internal videos and announcements
Collaborate with the Corporate Marketing and Communications team on day-to-day content needs
Brainstorm and pitch story ideas that engage employees
Currently pursuing a degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or a related field
Strong written communication skills and a knack for clear, engaging storytelling
Comfortable meeting daily/tight deadlines
Real portfolio-ready writing samples
Exposure to internal communications strategy at Higginbotham
Mentorship from experienced communications professionals
Hands-on experience across multiple content formats
APPLY NOW if you're ready to get going on a new and exciting learning journey with a fast-paced, growing company that feels like family!
Compensation: $20 per hour

Nice-to-haves

Prior newsletter, campus media or professional writing experience
Interest in corporate or internal communications
A curious, team-oriented mindset and openness to feedback
Familiarity with AP Style

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