Undergraduate Communication Intern - Summer 2027

The salary range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

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 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.
  

See what our staff have to say about working in this department and at Northwestern Medicine!  Be Part of Better: What It’s Like to Work at Northwestern Medicine

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