Social Media & Communications Intern — Remote

Advocate Health; New Mexico; Remote; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is offering a remote Social Media & Communications internship for rising juniors/seniors pursuing a Communications-related degree. The role provides exposure to content creation, design, writing, video, analytics and brand journalism within a national health system.

Interns will support external communications, campaigns and events, while developing stories that highlight initiatives and community impact.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited College or University as Incoming Junior or Incoming Senior pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Marketing, Brand, Digital Content, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Produce social media posts for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, including graphics, written content, videos, etc.
• Monitor social media activity on Advocate's branded accounts, including reviews, messages, comments, etc.
• Design graphics for Pinterest and Instagram and infographics for Advocate's brand journalism website, healthenews.
• Assist with social and digital marketing campaign initiatives.
• Draft and edit press releases, media pitches, talking points, fact sheets, external announcements, and other communications materials.
• Identify and develop compelling stories that highlight organizational initiatives, employees, community impact, innovation, and other newsworthy activities.
• Adapt messaging for different external audiences and communication channels.
• Boost writing and editorial skills by assisting on a variety of external communications initiatives.
• Enhance business acumen by building relationships with administrative managers, directors and other department members.
• Assist with ideation of social media initiatives.
• Potential to go on-site for social media events, promotions and partnership activations
• Conduct research on healthcare, industry, community, and competitor communications trends.
• Support communications plans for announcements, campaigns, events, and organizational initiatives.
• Help identify opportunities to increase external visibility and strengthen organizational reputation.
• Develop content and/or translate provided content/messages into compelling, concise, targeted and easy to understand original copy that is appropriate for the audience and communication vehicle, including newsletters, video and web.
• Ensure copy tone and styles are consistent with visual tone, style and brand guidelines and serves as a proofreader for own work and the work of other copywriters.
• Exposure to creative marketing, digital asset creation, art direction, video production, portfolio development, writing copy, storyboard creation, sourcing talent for photo shoots.
• Boost writing and editorial skills by assisting on a variety of external communications initiatives, including writing for Advocate Aurora’s daily health and wellness website, health enews, which involves interviewing and interacting with physicians and clinicians on a regular basis.
• Assist with administrative duties, reporting, assist support staff with meetings, retreats, etc.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Task completion

Teamwork

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/related field

Job description

Advocate Health is offering a remote Social Media & Communications internship for rising juniors/seniors pursuing a Communications-related degree. The role provides exposure to content creation, design, writing, video, analytics and brand journalism within a national health system.

Interns will support external communications, campaigns and events, while developing stories that highlight initiatives and community impact.