We are Athene. At Athene, we are driven to do more. We are a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. We see every day as a new opportunity to measure ourselves against the best - and then we don't stop until we've set the bar even higher. We're ready to help you achieve more. Purpose: Working at Athene is more than an internship - it's a game changer for your career. Being an intern at Athene is seeing your idea come into fruition through collaborating with a team. It's doing meaningful work with talented people. All internships are designed for you to create innovative solutions for our customers and the industry. Your internship is about making a difference in our communities. This is your chance to change the game with one of the leading retirement services companies in the United States. Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for Fall term 2025. What you can expect as an Athene Intern: Professional development Social events Networking events Volunteer opportunities Community involvement Collaboration with other interns Paid housing option (if eligible) Internships will run from mid-May to early August These are in-office internships at our West Des Moines located at 7700 Mills Civic Parkway. Accountabilities: As the External Relations intern, you will have the opportunity to learn the process for crafting and executing proactive communications and stakeholder engagement plans to drive broader awareness of Athene's business. The intern may support projects pertaining to media engagement, marketing, corporate responsibility, government relations, and investor relations. This position will allow the intern to apply skills and help gain the professional and personal growth necessary to be successful in a corporate environment. * Shadow and learn the intake process for earned media opportunities (proactive / reactive) o Craft messaging, talking points, etc. to support relevant opportunities * Identify newsworthy items to share with stakeholders * Collaborate and explore tactics that can be utilized to amplify Athene's corporate voice o Work with cross-functional teams (i.e., Marketing, Internal Comms, Investor Relations, Government Relations, etc.) to share messaging with target audiences * Assess current media monitoring/tracking programs & recommend new opportunities to enhance analytics * Aid in aligning Athene's engagement calendar with external organizations * Perform strategic audits * Present strategic recommendation to management on assigned external relations 10-week project Qualifications and Experience: * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Effective time management skills * Strong interpersonal skills * Knowledge of AP Style * Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite * Ability to work independently and collaborate with other team members * Creative, problem solver Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene. Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans. Athene celebrates diversity, is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.