About the role#
This internship offers a foundation in the communications field within a healthcare setting. You will work with the Communications Department to support patients, clinicians, and staff through various media. This is a full-time, paid position for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Help plan and deliver tactics for communications campaigns.
- Write and edit articles, letters, and emails.
- Provide writing support to team members and clients.
- Create and manage timelines for various projects.
- Proofread materials and secure necessary approvals.
- Manage the design and editing process for project materials.
- Track the effectiveness of communications using analytics.
- Create collateral products for client campaigns.
- Present your completed work to the department at the end of the internship.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program.
- Completion of at least the sophomore year of study.
- Strong critical thinking skills and an eye for detail.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (eight to 12 weeks).
- Start date: May or June 2027.
About Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine operates as a collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The organization maintains a network of more than 200 locations across the Chicago area. It employs over 40,000 people. The system specializes in areas including oncology, orthopaedics, cardiology, pediatrics, neurosciences, and women's health.
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