As a Health Sciences Communications Intern in Emory University’s Department of Communications and Marketing for Summer 2025, you’ll become part of a select intern cohort that will be immersed in the higher education communications experience. As an integral member of the Health Sciences Communications team, your role will involve enhancing Emory's health science-focused communications through creating compelling content, facilitating media relations, and supporting multimedia projects that spotlight our groundbreaking research and events. This unique internship experience isn't just about supporting day-to-day tasks; it's about immersing yourself in a collaborative environment, actively participating in campaigns with real-world implications and seizing professional development opportunities designed to empower your career ambitions.
Responsibilities:
Craft engaging social media content to highlight university events, breakthrough research findings, or key leadership announcements, expanding our digital footprint and audience engagement. Support the creation of diverse communications materials, including drafting press releases, pitch letters, and feature articles for our internal and external publications. Help the team measure the impact of our communications efforts and refine strategies for future outreach by compiling and analyzing media coverage reports. Contribute to Emory’s campus by helping organize memorable university events. Dive into a wealth of professional development opportunities, broadening your horizons and building your network. Collaborate on a campaign project from conception to execution.
Minimum Qualifications:
Cover letter and journalistic writing samples required.Available for 20 hours each week during the summer 2025 semester.Pursuing or recently completed a degree (B.S., B.A., M.A., or M.S.) with a GPA of 3.0 or above.Demonstrated excellence in writing and presenting.Strong relationship-building and client service skills.A detail-oriented and organized approach to tasks.An interest in writing, public relations, and/or public health.Experience in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.A positive and professional attitude.Experience with media relations and/or social media is a plus.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
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