Corporate Communications Intern

Description

No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

Schedule: Part-time (20 hours per week) with flexible schedule around coursework and class commitments.

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

The Corporate Communications Intern will provide general communications support across external and internal employee communications, public relations, community affairs and marketing communication campaigns, including writing and posting content to external and internal channels and coordinating events.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides support to directors and managers in the department to help execute internal and external Global Communications initiatives
• Writes draft press materials, blogs, website and social media content, as well as internal stories
• Coordinates content posting to PR newswire, website, social media channels and Intranet
• Coordinates special events (town halls, customer meetings, press events, etc.)
• Coordinates the Corporate Communications editorial calendar, working with communications colleagues to ensure integrated and consistent messaging to stakeholders
• Coordinates photography needs for the business
• Develops PowerPoint presentations for both internal and external use
• Develops graphics to use with social media posts
• Supports the internal review process to secure approval for corporate and product communications content
• Performs other duties as needed, based on business need

Education

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program, relating to Communications (PR), Marketing Communications or Journalism preferred

Work Experience

• Prior internship or university experience in Corporate Communications or Public Relations discipline preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Solid writing skills
• Social media exposure
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and stakeholder requests
• Ability to remain focused, connected and driven in a remote working environment
• Agile working style
• Knowledgeable of online graphics tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite tools (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.)
• Experience in Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Opportunity

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.