Undergraduate Communication Intern (Summer 2027) - On-site

Wgaesf; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wgaesf is offering an Undergraduate Communications Intern position for Summer 2027 in Chicago, IL. You will contribute to planning and executing communications campaigns, writing and editing content, and coordinating project timelines.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and attention to detail, with a focus on gaining foundational experience in the communications field during an eight- to twelve-week program.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, executing, and delivering communications campaigns.
• Write and edit articles, letters, emails, and other materials; provide writing support.
• Create timelines for tactics and manage them to ensure delivery.
• Proofread materials and obtain required approvals.
• Serve as a project manager for materials that need to be designed and edited.
• Monitor analytics to assess campaign effectiveness.
• Develop collateral to support client campaigns.
• Present completed work to the department at internship end.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Collaborative spirit

Attention to detail

Education

Sophomore year completion

Job description

Undergraduate Communication Intern (Summer 2027)

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 a Communications undergraduate 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.

Program details: eight- to 12-week program

Qualifications

Required:

Preferred:

• Completion of at least the sophomore year of study.