Responsibilities

• Project: Over the course of their internship, the Corporate Communications intern will work on a culminating project focused on Kestra's corporate communication strategy. They will research industry trends and analyze past company communications, including organic social media and press releases, to create reports on current communication initiatives. These reports will help guide the development of a corporate communication calendar.
• Assisting in the development and execution of communication campaigns across various channels, including social media, website, press releases, newsletters, and events.
• Partnering with People Operations team to develop social media strategy to support Kestra’s recruiting efforts and encourage employee referrals and company reviews.
• Creating weekly media monitoring and reputation management reports to provide insights into Kestra’s online perceptions and identify areas for improvement and strategic action.
• Conducting research and analysis to gather insights on industry trends, competitor activities, and media coverage.
• Drafting and editing communication materials such as press releases, newsletters, and social media posts.
• Support event coordination and communication strategy, including tradeshows and corporate meetings.
• Project Presentation: Present internship project results and findings to the Marketing team and Kestra executive leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Requirements

• 2nd year or higher undergraduate in a business degree
• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Basic understanding of different marketing techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Passion for the marketing industry and its best practices
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment with Kestra Medical Technologies
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must provide own transportation to/from work
• Must successful complete and pass a criminal and employment background screening that meets the allowable FDA requirements and is in accordance with EEOC rules and regulations
• Must successfully pass a pre-internship drug screen

Preferred

• Experience with the Adobe Suite, Google Analytics
• Understanding of content management systems (WordPress, Wix, Weebly etc.)
• Familiarity with marketing automation software like Hubspot