Communications Intern

Looking for an excellent opportunity to hone your public relations and communications skills? Our Communications team is seeking a Communications Intern with awesome writing skills and a strong interest in public relations and internal communications to work at our Regions Hospital location. When you work for our organization, you’ll find a culture where we live our values of excellence, compassion, integrity and partnership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and edit copy for internal newsletters and memos, online blogs, social media posts and other content. Interview experts and other sources to gather information for written materials. 
• Contribute to creative brainstorms and communications planning activities. 
• Assist communications team with media relations. Write and distribute media pitches or news releases, follow up with reporters, coordinate logistics and staff interviews. 
• Work with creative services department to develop promotional materials consistent with organization’s brand. 
• Help create, produce and edit videos and presentations that showcase the hospital’s stories and expertise. 
• Greet, extend a warm welcome and assist visitors in the communications office. 
• Handle some administrative tasks for the team: making copies, scheduling meetings, organizing project materials, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent graduate of a communications, journalism, public relations, or related program 
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail 
• Experience filming and editing videos is preferred 
• Proficiency in PowerPoint a plus 
• Interest in health care preferred

OTHER DETAILS:

• 40 hours per week; six-month commitment is requested 
• Position is located at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul. 
• May occasionally travel to HealthPartners Bloomington offices or Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. 
• $12/hour wage