Undergraduate Communication Intern - Summer 2027

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Communications undergraduate intern for a summer program in Chicago. You will help plan, execute and deliver communications campaigns, write and edit articles, and support the team with project management and analytics.

The internship runs eight to twelve weeks with start dates in May or June 2027. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and preferred to have completed at least the sophomore year. AA/EOE.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program.
• Preferred: completion of at least the sophomore year of study.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, execution and delivery of communications campaigns.
• Write and edit articles, letters, emails and other communications.
• Provide writing support to team members and clients as needed.
• Create timelines for tactics and manage them to ensure on-time delivery.
• Proofread materials and obtain approvals from managers and legal staff.
• Serve as a project manager for materials that need design and editing.
• Monitor tactics through analytics and measurement tools.
• Develop collateral supporting client campaigns and present finished work to the department.

Skills

Strong writing

Undergraduate student

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

Description

From signs and social media posts to surgery guides, the Communications Department provides essential support and strategic insights. They plan, create and execute materials for patients, consumers, clinicians, executives, staff and more.

Their goal is to help you build the experience you need for a strong foundation in the communications field. Strong critical thinking skills, a collaborative spirit and an eye for detail will serve you well in this role.

As aCommunicationsundergraduate intern, here’s what you may do over the summer:

• Help plan, execute and deliver tactics needed to launch comprehensive communications campaigns.
• Write and edit articles, letters, emails and other communications.
• Provide writing support to team members and clients, as needed.
• Create timelines for tactics and manage them to ensure delivery.
• Proofread all materials and get the appropriate approvals (such as those from managers and legal staff).
• Serve as a project manager for materials that need to be designed and edited.
• Monitor the effectiveness of communications tactics through analytics and other measurement tactics.
• Utilize project management skills to create collateral products that support client campaigns.
• Present your work completed over the course of your internship to the department.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
  

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Program details:

eight- to 12-week program

Application due date:November 29, 2026

Start date: May or June 2027

AA/EEO.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program.

Preferred:

• Completion of at least the sophomore year of study.

Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

Internship roles are not eligible for benefits