On-Site PR & Communications Intern | Per Diem

MemorialCare; Colonia Juarez (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

MemorialCare seeks a PR & Communications Intern to support the Comms and PR team in Long Beach, on-site. The role involves pitching media, writing press releases, and crafting 1000+ word blogs, plus interviewing patients and doctors for stories.

Interns sit on-site at the busiest hospital, may take photos, staff events, manage media inquiries, and contribute to calendar listings and intranet updates. Per Diem, day shifts, pays $23.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Office, desktop publishing, and AP style writing.
• Excellent writing and copy editing skills with strong communication.
• Ability to interact with hospital management and media contacts.

Responsibilities

• Write media alerts, post releases, press releases, and pitch to media.
• Write patient success stories and 1000+ word blogs.
• Staff shoot photos and support event coordination.
• Perform daily project updates to leads at shift end.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Copy editing

AP Style

Writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Journalism/Public Relations

Job description

MemorialCare seeks a PR & Communications Intern to support the Comms and PR team in Long Beach, on-site. The role involves pitching media, writing press releases, and crafting 1000+ word blogs, plus interviewing patients and doctors for stories.

Interns sit on-site at the busiest hospital, may take photos, staff events, manage media inquiries, and contribute to calendar listings and intranet updates. Per Diem, day shifts, pays $23.00/hr.