Communications Intern DeKalb Medical – Decatur, GA

Communications Intern
DeKalb Medical – Decatur, GA
Internship

Overview:

Job Summary:

The Communications Internship is a semester-long position for college students majoring in journalism, public relations or communications. Applicants must be either undergraduates (juniors or seniors) or graduate students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in healthcare PR and must have their basic core coursework complete prior to doing the internship.

Responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

  • Write, proofread and distribute press releases, media alerts, employee newsletter articles on DeKalb Medical
  • Edit photos and video
  • Post newsletter and news clips, etc. on bulletin boards throughout hospital property
  • Escort media while on premises and obtaining proper consents
  • Attend client meetings and assist with special events
  • Monitor, log, scan and archive media stories and images pertaining to DeKalb Medical
  • Monitor social media (Google alerts, Facebook, Twitter, Hootsuite, Socialmention, etc.) for mentions of DeKalb Medical and trending topics relevant to DeKalb Medical service lines and log activity and trends.
  • Skill and ability to plan and organize and manage multiple projects
  • Gather and summarize data from multiple sources and analyze using common statistical functions
  • Performs other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of DeKalb Medical.

Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
  • Professional in appearance and manner
  • Familiarity with Associated Press (AP) style; exercising strong proofreading and copy editing skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point software
  • Poised to anticipate, manage, and adapt to change while effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
  • Self-motivated, proactive, hardworking and eager to learn; organized and detail-oriented

Minimum Education, Experience and Licensure Required:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at accredited college or university

Completed News Writing or equivalent course with a minimum grade of “B.”

Completed sixty (60) credit hours toward Bachelor’s degree prior to starting this internship.