Responsibilities

• Write media alerts, post releases, press releases, and pitch to media
• Write patient success stories and 1000+ word blogs
• Staff filmings, take photos, and support event coordination
• Perform daily project updates at the end of shift to leads
• Other duties as assigned
• The PR & Communications Intern supports the Comms and PR team by pitching media, writing press releases, media alerts, and post releases, and actively calling and pitching to media.
• To support SEO strategy in a digital PR landscape interns will write 1000+ word blog posts and ghost write for key clinicians.
• In addition, patient success stories are a key function of this team where interns will be asked to interview patients and doctors, procure photos and send for review and approval to key stakeholders.
• A key role for our interns is to sit on site at the busiest hospital in the system and could be asked to take photos, interview families, and interview doctors at a moment’s notice.
• Some additional job duties include: staffing internal and external events, handling media inquiries/visits, in-house photography, calendar listings, media pitches, intranet announcement posting and maintenance, reviewing newspapers, and tracking media clips.

Requirements

• Proficient with all Microsoft Office 365 programs; desktop publishing skills a must; good understanding of outlook.
• Excellent writing and copy editing skills using AP Style.
• Ability to interact with hospital management, staff and outside suppliers as required.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• PR and/or marketing background and very strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working towards and/or have a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field.

Benefits

• Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents.
• We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family.
• And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.