Intern - Corporate Communications

Under the direction of the Senior Internal Communications Consultant, the Corporate Communications intern will assist with the implementation of various communications plans and the management of a variety of internal communications channels. The intern will be charged with supporting the Internal Communications Team in creating informative and engaging content for employees and learners and sharing that content through the appropriate channels. At the conclusion of the internship, it is our hope that the intern will gain and/or improve upon their general communication skills, knowledge of communications channel management and best practices, understanding of the development and execution of basic communications plans, and ability to successfully work with multiple partners both within the Office of Communications and other departments. Primary Responsibilities Assist in oversight of the main mass email tool for departments’ internal use, ensuring best practices are used, helping users troubleshoot, providing review of content and possibly helping train new users. Review, edit, and publish all content provided by hospital partners and other members of the Office of Communications to the MCW intranet. Help write new content as needed. Lead design, review and edit of institutional internal newsletters, such as the monthly In Good Health Newsletter, the quarterly Corporate Compliance Newsletter and the Weekly News Recap. Assist the Internal Communications Team in executing institutional communications plans for annual events and initiatives, including drafting content, setting up emails and creating design assets. Assist or lead content development supporting internal storytelling, marketing or instructional content to further pride, engagement and knowledge. Create and share analytics reports on main internal communications channels, including MCW intranet, mass email tool and digital media boards. Assist Internal Communications Team with making recommendations to departments on optimization of MCW intranet, internal mass email and other channels. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge – Skills – Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional setting. Professional demeanor and excellent human relations skills. Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite and other content management tools. Ability to plan and organize work according to established priorities and work with deadlines. Ability to multitask. Remain flexible to adapt to changing priorities. Qualifications Minimum Education: Student must be in good academic standing as an upperclassman in a bachelor’s level program or in a graduate level program in communications, events or similar focus. Preferred Experience Experience writing business communications for class assignments or previous internships. Light experience with any content management system. Physical Requirements Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing or walking continuously. Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Equal Opportunity Employer MCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr