About the role#
UnitedHealth Group is seeking a communications intern to join our enterprise communications team for the Summer 2027 term. This full-time, paid internship provides exposure to enterprise-level strategy, leadership visibility, and multi-channel storytelling. You will work alongside our communications team to strengthen our company reputation and support business priorities.
What you'll do#
- Create content covering health care delivery, innovation, technology, employee benefits, mission, and culture.
- Support various channels including intranet, email, social media, and digital signage.
- Assist with campaign assets, logistics, and project management, including videos, photography, and infographics.
- Proofread and edit key documents for internal and external audiences.
- Collect, package, and secure approvals for campaign assets.
- Research, analyze, and share best practices across the competitive landscape.
- Support the development of targeted campaigns for company-owned social media channels.
- Monitor and research executive visibility opportunities, including media, social media, and events.
- Research internal and external speaking opportunities for leadership consideration.
- Track and summarize key health care conferences and events.
- Manage multiple projects by aligning timelines, communicating progress, and delivering results.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and actively enrolled during the internship.
- Ability to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Experience in writing, editing, content creation, social media, digital marketing, or communications.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience planning and coordinating events, meetings, or projects.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, content strategy, social listening, and analytics.
- Exposure to healthcare, public policy, research, or public relations through work, internships, or volunteer experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship starting in June 2027.
- You must be able to commute or relocate to Eden Prairie, MN, or Washington, DC, five days a week.
- Hourly pay ranges from $18 to $32 per hour.
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group operates as a health care and well-being company based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It manages two primary businesses, Optum and UnitedHealthcare, to provide health benefits and care services. The company employs over 90,000 people and serves 147 million individuals. Its work involves collaboration with governments, employers, and health care providers.
How to get in at UnitedHealth Group
Applying early is a distinct advantage at a large organization like UnitedHealth Group, as recruiters often review candidates before the applicant pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, which helps you submit your materials among the first. Getting your application in early ensures your profile is seen before the pile grows. You can also improve your response rates by reaching out to the recruiters behind these roles directly to ask about the position or a potential referral. Intern Insider surfaces the specific recruiters for UnitedHealth Group roles, allowing you to bypass the general queue and make a professional connection. This direct approach is often more effective than waiting for a system update.
