Communications Intern

First Roles; Balcones Heights (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

First Roles in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Communications Intern for a 15-week program. This paid, part-time position runs about 20 hours per week and offers real-world exposure to media relations, internal communications, event support, and content creation.

You will draft press materials, assist with social media campaigns, coordinate community outreach, and help produce digital and print graphics using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, while aligning with brand standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a closely related field.
• Student must be in good academic standing and eligible to receive academic credit or meet internship requirements as defined by the academic institution.
• Excellent written communication skills; familiarity with Associated Press Stylebook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting press releases, media pitches, and other materials to support media relations efforts.
• Support planning and execution of internal and external events, including logistics, promotion, and follow-up.
• Contribute to internal communications such as newsletters, staff announcements, and intranet updates.
• Participate in community outreach initiatives by helping develop materials and coordinate communication strategies.
• Collaborate on marketing campaigns by researching audiences and creating content.
• Assist in creating engaging content for social media platforms.
• Support graphic design needs by developing digital and print materials using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Assist in coordinating and executing routine and special projects designed to improve communications team workflow.

Skills

Strong written communication

English fluent

Spanish bilingual preferred

Education

Current student pursuing degree in Public Relations/Marketing/Communications/Journalism or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Word/Publisher/PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Communications Intern

$17hr / 20hrs per Week

15-Week Program

Essential Duties:

• Assist in drafting press releases, media pitches, and other materials to support media relations efforts.
• Support planning and execution of internal and external events, including logistics, promotion, and follow-up.
• Contribute to internal communications such as newsletters, staff announcements, and intranet updates.
• Participate in community outreach initiatives by helping develop materials and coordinate communication strategies.
• Collaborate on marketing campaigns by researching audiences and creating content.
• Assist in creating engaging content for social media platforms.
• Support graphic design needs by developing digital and print materials using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Assists in the coordination and execution of routine and special projects designed to improve communications team workflow.
• Assist in managing production workflow, timelines, and objectives as well as handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Will adhere to organization communications standards, ensuring a consistent image, as well as graphic standards, are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Must be a current student enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a closely related field. Student must be in good academic standing and eligible to receive academic credit or meet internship requirements as defined by the academic institution.

Work Schedule

This is a paid part-time internship during the Spring 2027 Semester with a flexible schedule of approximately 20 hours per week. The position will be based at MHM’s Northwest Center Location, 7550 IH-10, Suite 1325, San Antonio, TX 78229.

Language Ability:

Excellent written communication skills. Job requires proficient knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation. Familiarity with Associated Press Stylebook preferred.

Fluent in English; Spanish bilingual preferred.

Computer Skills:

Demonstrate proficient knowledge of internet and digital literacy, Outlook, Excel; and desktop publishing software such as Word, Publisher and PowerPoint. Strong understanding of social media tools including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Experience using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

Other:

Understanding of how multimedia content integrates with and supports other communications channels (social media, web, special events, print, etc.) is desired.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to a medical office environment having direct contact with patients and clients. Position necessitates bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, climbing step stools, sitting and standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and maneuver 25 pounds.