Healthcare Communications Summer Internship
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Job Description
About FleishmanHillard:
FleishmanHillard is a global, integrated communications firm with nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, and affiliates in 45 countries. Part of Omnicom PR Group, they are recognized for their work, receiving numerous awards including 2021, 2022 and 2023 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; and others. They emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model, valuing both in-office collaboration and employee flexibility.
Job Description: Healthcare Communications Summer Internship (Washington, D.C.)
FleishmanHillard is seeking a full-time summer intern to work on a range of healthcare clients in their Washington, D.C. office. The internship is open to college juniors, seniors, recent graduates, and graduate students.
Responsibilities: Interns will play an integral role within account teams, providing strategic support and developing essential public relations skills. Responsibilities include:
• Research and Analysis: Conducting in-depth research on clients, industries, and competitors.
• Content Creation: Developing written materials such as social media content, press releases, messaging documents, etc.
• Media Relations: Building relationships with journalists and identifying key influencers and stakeholders.
• External Engagement: Vetting and supporting external engagement opportunities.
• Crisis Communication Support: Assisting with crisis planning, tracking, and results analysis.
• Other Account-Related Activities: Contributing to a variety of tasks as needed to support the account team.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (if currently enrolled)
• Completion of at least junior year of college
• Previous relevant internship experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to cultivating diverse teams and contributing to an inclusive work environment
• Strong interest in healthcare public relations (major not limited to PR or communications)
Additional Details:
• The internship is paid, full-time (40 hours/week), with compensation on the same schedule as other employees, including overtime pay when applicable. The anticipated hourly rate is $17.50 – $22.00 per hour. (Note that salary is based on a range of factors.)
• The internship offers a hybrid work experience (remote and in-office). Applicants must be local to the Washington, D.C. office or willing to relocate.
• The internship program runs during the spring, summer, and fall semesters.
• The application deadline is April 15th, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
