The SCEO media relations intern will work side-by-side with communications experts and practitioners in a professional environment to gain insight and experience into the inner workings of a team focused on maintaining and establishing the reputation of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. As an experiential and immersive program, you will develop and hone your practical skills in a broad range of areas including pitching media, crafting news releases, strategic communications planning, copywriting, and community relations. Qualifications Working toward an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in media, communications, journalism, digital media, marketing, public relations, English or similar field with a 3.0 GPA or above. Candidates must be entering junior or senior year to be considered. Ability to communicate in a professional manner with the media and community contacts Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and Excel Familiarity with Associated Press (AP) style Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills Strong writing skills Able to manage priorities and work autonomously as appropriate Proven ability to meet deadlines Previous experience in earned media is a plus Responsibilities Learn the basics of high-level communications strategy and media relations Brainstorm and research ideas for original stories Pitch reporters, help write content and copyedit Draft daily reports, build media lists, gather media clips Monitor media to inform and educate strategy Assist with photo shoots Research marketing and PR trends to amplify media presence Assist media team in relevant promotional efforts, including planning for special projects and events Participate in staff and team meetings Deadline to Submit Cover Letter and Resume Applications are now open. The deadline to submit is January 17, 2025. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment. Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future. St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.