Intern - Corporate Communications

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403B retirement package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

EFAP

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking an Internal Communications Intern to support the Corporate Communications team. Under supervision, you will assist with implementing communications plans and managing internal channels to inform and engage employees and learners.

You will help create content, oversee intranet and mass email tools, and support newsletters and events. This role provides hands-on experience in communications channel management and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional setting.
• Experience writing business communications for class assignments or internships preferred.
• Light experience with content management systems preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in oversight of the main mass email tool for internal use and training.
• Review, edit and publish content to the MCW intranet.
• Help write new content as needed.
• Lead design and editing of internal newsletters (In Good Health, Corporate Compliance Newsletter, Weekly News Recap).
• Assist in executing institutional communications plans for annual events and initiatives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Content management tools

Planning & organization

Multitasking

Deadline driven

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Content Management System

Job description

Summary Under the direction of the Senior Internal Communications Consultant, the Corporate Communications intern will assist with the implementation of various communications plans and the management of a variety of internal communications channels. The intern will be charged with supporting the Internal Communications Team in creating informative and engaging content for employees and learners and sharing that content through the appropriate channels. At the conclusion of the internship, it is our hope that the intern will gain and/or improve upon their general communication skills, knowledge of communications channel management and best practices, understanding of the development and execution of basic communications plans, and ability to successful work with multiple partners both within the Office of Communications and other departments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in oversight of the main mass email tool for departments’ internal use, making sure best practices are used, helping users troubleshoot, providing review of content and possibly helping train new users.
• Review, edit and publish all content provided by our hospital partners and other members of the Office of Communications to the MCW intranet.
• Help write new content as needed.
• Lead design, review and edit of institutional internal newsletters, such as the monthly In Good Health Newsletter, the quarterly Corporate Compliance Newsletter and/or the Weekly News Recap.
• Assist Internal Communications Team in executing institutional communications plans for annual events and initiatives, including but not limited to drafting content, setting up emails and/or creating design assets.
• Assist Internal Communications Team with making recommendations to departments on optimization of MCW intranet, internal mass email and other channels.
• Assist or lead content development supporting internal storytelling, marketing or instructional content to further pride, engagement and knowledge.
• Create and share analytics reports on main internal communications channels, including MCW intranet, mass email tool and digital media boards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional setting.
• Professional demeanor and excellent human relations skills.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite and other content management tools.
• Ability to plan and organize work according to established priorities and work with deadlines.
• Ability to multitask.
• Remain flexible to adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Student must be in good academic standing as an upperclassman in a bachelor’s level program or in a graduate level program in communications, events or similar focus. Preferred Experience: Experience writing business communications for class assignments or previous internships preferred. Light experience with any content management system preferred, but not necessary.

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

About Us

A student, an educator, a scientist and a community leader — alone, they can do many things. Together, the question isn’t what they can do, but what can’t they. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings together the most inquisitive, passionate minds in science, medicine, education and community engagement to tackle today’s toughest challenges in health and society. Academic medicine is at the center of where scientists, physicians and students work hand-in-hand with the community to ask the most important questions and fuel the cycle of innovation that shapes the future of medicine. Medical College of Wisconsin The tireless pursuit of knowledge and the power of academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. With around 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,500 full-time employees, MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders working in collaboration to pioneer pathways to a healthier world and drive a continuous cycle of life‑changing discovery.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based on a protected characteristic.