2027 Early Talent Internship: Marketing & Communications, Sports Sponsorships, Folds of Honor

Location: Charlotte, NC, USA

Intern

The Intern gains experience and an overall feel for the company and the financial services industry by attending meetings, delivering presentations, exploring business-specific tasks, and working closely with cross-functional groups to better understand the organization. Over the 10-week summer internship program, this job participates in a robust training and onboarding program followed by an ongoing speaker series, lunch-and-learns, and cohort engagement activities. This job may have the opportunity to work in the follow business areas: Technology, Asset Management, Financial Analysis/Accounting, Audit, Risk and Compliance, Human Resources and Advice and Client Relationships.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Performs clerical duties such as taking memos, organizing documents, maintaining files, photocopying, faxing, etc. as needed

Assists in preparing information and research materials, including Powerpoint presentations.

Takes notes during meetings and provides to team members.

Researches and gathers documentation as directed by colleagues.

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

Shadows multiple office jobs and trains in a variety of tasks.

Gains experience and an overall feel for the company and the financial services industry

Minimum 3.0 GPA required

Educational Requirements

High School Preferred

Work Experience

No Experience Required

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

2IC

The selected candidate will support TIAA's current portfolio of sports and experiential programs and help bring partnerships to life across channels and touchpoints, working alongside our brand marketing, social media, and events teams.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to

Partner with the events team on experiential activations, from planning support through on-site execution and follow-up

Coordinate client hosting logistics, from ticket and suite requests to special on-site experiences

Support the execution of marketing campaigns tied to our sports portfolio

Pull and organize sponsorship data, including hosting volume and brand media exposure, into clear reports

Create PowerPoint presentations that share sponsorship updates, results, and insights with internal teams

Research sports sponsorship trends and identify potential partnership opportunities that fit TIAA's goals

Who We're Looking For

Genuine interest in sports marketing, whether through coursework, a campus organization, a personal project, or prior professional experience.

Familiarity with collegiate athletics or golf preferred.

Additional Requirements

Must be a Folds of Honor scholarship recipient

Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program with expected graduation date between May 2028 – June 2029

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Must have authorization to work in the U.S., and not require current or future work visa sponsorship to retain authorization to work in the U.S.

Related Skills

Accountability, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Data Analysis, Influence, Market/Industry Dynamics, Problem Solving, Relationship Management

Anticipated Posting End Date

2026-12-03

Base Pay Range: $22.00/hr - $30.00/hr

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 location.  In 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).

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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, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's 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 Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because 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. That’s 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