Corporate Communications Intern
Medical College of Wisconsin
Corporate Communications Intern
Medical College of Wisconsin
Private health sciences college in Wisconsin
Under the direction of the Senior Internal Communications Consultant, the Corporate Communications intern will assist with the implementation of various communications plans and the management of a variety of internal communications channels. The intern will be charged with supporting the Internal Communications Team in creating informative and engaging content for employees and learners and sharing that content through the appropriate channels. At the conclusion of the internship, it is our hope that the intern will gain and/or improve upon their general communication skills, knowledge of communications channel management and best practices, understanding of the development and execution of basic communications plans, and ability to successful work with multiple partners both within the Office of Communications and other departments.
Assist in oversight of the main mass email tool for departments’ internal use, making sure best practices are used, helping users troubleshoot, providing review of content and possibly helping train new users.
Review, edit and publish all content provided by our hospital partners and other members of the Office of Communications to the MCW intranet. Help write new content as needed.
Lead design, review and edit of institutional internal newsletters, such as the monthly In Good Health Newsletter, the quarterly Corporate Compliance Newsletter and/or the Weekly News Recap.
Assist Internal Communications Team in executing institutional communications plans for annual events and initiatives, including but not limited to drafting content, setting up emails and/or creating design assets.
Assist Internal Communications Team with making recommendations to departments on optimization of MCW intranet, internal mass email and other channels.
Assist or lead content development supporting internal storytelling, marketing or instructional content to further pride, engagement and knowledge.
Create and share analytics reports on main internal communications channels, including MCW intranet, mass email tool and digital media boards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional setting.
Professional demeanor and excellent human relations skills.
Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite and other content management tools.
Ability to plan and organize work according to established priorities and work with deadlines.
Ability to multitask.
Remain flexible to adapt to changing priorities.
Minimum Education: Student must be in good academic standing as an upperclassman in a bachelor’s level program or in a graduate level program in communications, events or similar focus.
Preferred Experience: Experience writing business communications for class assignments or previous internships preferred. Light experience with any content management system preferred, but not necessary.
Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview
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At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Private health sciences college in Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin is a private academic health sciences institution training physicians, pharmacists, scientists and other health professionals through education and biomedical research across Wisconsin. Its three schools cover medicine, graduate studies and pharmacy, with teaching and research campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin. Researchers study disease and translate discoveries into prevention and treatment, while faculty clinicians deliver care through affiliated hospitals and clinics. MCW also works with Wisconsin communities on health needs, including training physicians for rural practice. Founded in 1893, MCW has its main campus at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center in Wisconsin.
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