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Product Marketing Intern

Athene (Athene Careers) Open · verified Sep 21, 2026
West Des Moines Full-time Junior Product Marketing

At a glance

Entry-level Product Marketing role at Athene (Athene Careers). West Des Moines · full-time.

Pay not stated Product Marketing salary

RoleProduct Marketing
SeniorityJunior
LocationWest Des Moines
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 16, 2026 · 5d ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Build marketing materials, presentations, sales tools and digital content for product launches
  • Turn annuity details into clear messages suited to financial professionals and consumers
  • Use audience, competitor and performance insights to inform positioning and marketing recommendations
  • Work with Marketing and other business teams to move projects from planning into execution
  • Coordinate projects, review content and explore technology, automation and AI for marketing workflows

What you bring

  • You are working toward a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Finance or a related subject
  • You are interested in product marketing, financial services, insurance or retirement planning
  • You communicate clearly in writing and conversation, organize information well and explain ideas effectively
  • You can handle several assignments, meet deadlines and contribute in a collaborative, self-directed way
  • You have familiarity with Microsoft Office, AI tools, data analysis and content creation

Who this fits

This internship suits a curious student who wants practical exposure to annuity positioning, launches, competitive research and digital marketing. You must be studying at an accredited college or university during the fall term following the internship. The internship runs from mid-May through early August and is based in West Des Moines.

From the employer

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

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.
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.
Interviews and hiring decisions expect to be completed prior to mid-November, with some being completed as early as late September. Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for Fall term 2027.

As a Product Marketing intern at Athene, you will gain hands-on experience supporting how annuity products are positioned, marketed and brought to market You will help translate product information, market insights and business priorities into clear, engaging resources for financial professionals and consumers. This role offers exposure to product launches, enhancements and other product centric initiatives, competitive research, content development, digital marketing and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is curious, organized and interested in learning how product marketing supports business and distribution goals within the retirement services industry.

Accountabilities:

  • Develop foundational knowledge of Athene’s annuity portfolio, the competitive landscape and the role annuities play in retirement planning.
  • Support product launches and other go-to-market initiatives by assisting with marketing materials, presentations, sales resources and digital content.
  • Help translate product information into clear, audience-appropriate messaging.
  • Analyze and implement audience, performance, and competitor data and insights to support product positioning and marketing recommendations.
  • Collaborate with partners across Marketing and other business units to help move projects from planning through execution.
  • Assist with project coordination, content reviews and other team priorities while exploring how technology, automation and AI can improve marketing processes.


Qualifications and Experience:

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Finance or a related field.
  • Interest in product marketing, financial services, insurance or retirement planning.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to organize information and explain ideas clearly.
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborative, curious and willing to ask questions, learn new concepts and contribute ideas.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and AI tools, data analysis and content development.

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 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.

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