2027 Summer Associate - Marketing Development - St. Petersburg, FL (Hybrid)

Summary

Raymond James is a diversified financial services firm providing investment, financial planning, capital markets, and asset management services. The Summer Associate will support marketing, communications, research, analysis, branding, content creation, social media, and project management initiatives during a nine-week immersive program.

Responsibilities

• Support teams to plan, develop, and execute initiatives in marketing, communication, and analyst functions
• Perform competitive market analysis to identify areas of opportunity
• Preparing and presenting project work
• Complete projects related to branding, content creation, and social media marketing
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide support with various ad-hoc projects as assigned by the marketing team
• Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications
• Specified projects and varied assignments relating to the ****
• Works independently on assigned projects and tasks, meeting all delivery deadlines
• Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

• To be eligible for the Summer Associate – Marketing Development role, you must be a sophomore or junior standing candidate pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a business, marketing/advertising, communications, or any related arts or sciences field that provides a grounding in research, analysis and communications (e.g., economics, psychology, math, philosophy, sociology, statistics, political science, etc.) field with a graduate date of May 2027 or later
• The position is virtual or hybrid are based in St. Petersburg
• * Business and/or marketing processes
• * Basic concepts, practices, and procedures of project management, research, and analysis
• * Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• * Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment
• * Basic concepts, principles, and practices of an assigned business unit
• * Organization, planning, and time management
• * Exercising judgment and self-direction to independently complete projects
• * Business and communication skills sufficient to work in a professional environment
• * Operating standard office equipment and using, or having the ability to learn, required software applications
• * Ability to work effectively as part of a virtual/hybrid team
• * Exercise initiative and problem-solving skills to independently resolve issues
• * Self-manage and prioritize projects and responsibilities
• * Learn new procedures independently and accurately
• * Learn new software packages and systems thoroughly and efficiently
• * Work across functional areas and teams to accomplish objectives
• * Read, interpret, analyze, and apply information from a variety of sources
• * Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• * Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• * Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• * Provide a high level of customer service
• * Pursuing a degree in business, marketing/advertising, communications, or any related arts or sciences field that provides a grounding in research, analysis, and communications (e.g., economics, psychology, math, philosophy, sociology, statistics, political science, etc.) field Must submit a cover letter expressing your interest in Raymond James Marketing
• * Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources
• * Eligible applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (including beyond OPT/EAD)
• * No travel required
• High School (HS) (Required)
• General Experience - 4 to 6 months

Qualifications

Must Haves

• To be eligible for the Summer Associate – Marketing Development role, you must be a sophomore or junior standing candidate pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a business, marketing/advertising, communications, or any related arts or sciences field that provides a grounding in research, analysis and communications (e.g., economics, psychology, math, philosophy, sociology, statistics, political science, etc.) field with a graduate date of May 2027 or later
• The position is virtual or hybrid are based in St. Petersburg
• * Business and/or marketing processes
• * Basic concepts, practices, and procedures of project management, research, and analysis
• * Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• * Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment
• * Basic concepts, principles, and practices of an assigned business unit
• * Organization, planning, and time management
• * Exercising judgment and self-direction to independently complete projects
• * Business and communication skills sufficient to work in a professional environment
• * Operating standard office equipment and using, or having the ability to learn, required software applications
• * Ability to work effectively as part of a virtual/hybrid team
• * Exercise initiative and problem-solving skills to independently resolve issues
• * Self-manage and prioritize projects and responsibilities
• * Learn new procedures independently and accurately
• * Learn new software packages and systems thoroughly and efficiently
• * Work across functional areas and teams to accomplish objectives
• * Read, interpret, analyze, and apply information from a variety of sources
• * Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• * Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• * Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• * Provide a high level of customer service
• * Pursuing a degree in business, marketing/advertising, communications, or any related arts or sciences field that provides a grounding in research, analysis, and communications (e.g., economics, psychology, math, philosophy, sociology, statistics, political science, etc.) field Must submit a cover letter expressing your interest in Raymond James Marketing
• * Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources
• * Eligible applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (including beyond OPT/EAD)
• * No travel required
• High School (HS) (Required)
• General Experience - 4 to 6 months

Benefits

• Developmental programs
• Mentorships
• Continuing education options
• Comprehensive orientation
• Onsite and remote training sessions in professional development
• Networking events
• A speaker series
• Volunteer opportunities
• Virtual or hybrid work arrangement based in St. Petersburg
• This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave.
• Additional compensation (cash or equity) may be included
• Discretionary bonuses may be included
• Commissions may be included