Corporate Communications Apprentice - Spain & Portugal

GE HealthCare (United States); Madrid; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

GE Healthcare in Madrid is seeking a curious Communications Apprentice to support internal and external communications across Spain and Portugal. You will gain hands-on experience in a multinational healthcare technology company, collaborating with the Europe Communications team and HR stakeholders.

You will assist in internal content, town halls, media relations, social media, events and executive visibility, with a focus on clear, audience-tailored messaging and learning within a regulated

Qualifications

• Degree completed or in progress in a relevant field; last 3 years.
• Must have finished degree/vocational training or equivalent in the last 3 years and must not have had this contract before.
• Native-level Spanish and strong written and spoken skills.
• Strong writing and storytelling; ability to simplify complex information.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage several tasks.
• Interest in healthcare, technology and corporate communications.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
• Comfort using Microsoft 365 tools; experience with social media or basic design/video tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and publication of internal communications content (employee news, newsletters, announcements).
• Help coordinate town halls, employee engagement initiatives and internal campaigns.
• Work with business and HR stakeholders to tailor messages for target audiences.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and report metrics to HR/board.
• Help draft and review external communications: press releases, articles, interviews.
• Support media relations and executive visibility initiatives; collaborate with agencies.
• Support content creation for social media with Europe Communications team.
• Provide logistical and communications support for internal events.

Skills

Native Spanish

Strong writing

Proactive attitude

Collaboration

Social media experience

Microsoft 365

Education

Degree in Journalism/Communications/Public Relations/Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Basic design tools

Video tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are looking for curious, proactive and hands‑on Communications Apprentice to support internal and external communications activities across Spain and Portugal. You will gain practical experience in a multinational healthcare technology company, contributing to employee communications, media relations, social media, executive visibility and events. You will work closely with the Europe Communications team and local business and HR stakeholders.

GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world‑changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Internal Communications

• Support the creation and publication of content for internal communication channels, including employee news, newsletters and announcements.
• Help coordinate town halls, employee engagement initiatives and internal campaigns.
• Work with business and HR stakeholders to gather information, simplify messages and adapt content for the right audience.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and collaboration with board of directors and HR through metrics and measurements.

External Communications and reputation

• Help build a pipeline of stories showing how our people and technologies support customers and improve patient care.
• Help draft and review press releases, articles, interviews.
• Support media relations and media monitoring activities in collaboration with the communications agencies.
• Support executive visibility initiatives, executive briefings and LinkedIn content creation.

Digital & Social Media

• Support content creation for social media channels in collaboration with the Europe Communications team.
• Track engagement metrics and help identify content that performs well.
• Coordinate with creative agencies and external suppliers when required.

Events

• Provide logistical and communications support for internal events.
• Assist with presentations, invitations and event communications.

Required Qualifications and desired characteristics

• Degree (completed or in progress) in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• IMPORTANT: candidates must have finished their degree/vocational training or equivalent in the last 3 years and they must not have had this type of contract previously - The length of this contract is up to 12 months.
• Native-level Spanish and strong written and spoken.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to make complex information clear and easy to understand.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks at the same time.
• Interest in healthcare, technology and corporate communications.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• An interest in healthcare, technology, business and corporate communications.
• A collaborative, curious and proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and contribute.
• Comfort using Microsoft 365 tools. Experience with social media, basic design or video tools is a plus.

What you will learn

• How corporate communications work in a multinational and regulated healthcare environment.
• How to develop clear content for employees, leaders, media and social audiences.
• How internal communications, media relations, executive communications and reputation management connect.
• How to plan communications for events and work with agencies and multiple stakeholders.
• How to use communications data and feedback to improve impact.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Behaviours

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership - always with unyielding integrity.

Total Rewards

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration, and support.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No