Student Intern | Public Relations
Qualities We Are Looking For:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail, which is crucial in both media relations and internal communications.
- A creative mindset to generate innovative PR ideas and strategic communications strategies.
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
Skills You Will Develop:
- Media relations and press release writing.
- Internal communication strategies and tools.
- Event planning and coordination.
- Crisis communication and issues management.
- Social media management within a healthcare context.
Ideal Candidate:
- Enrolled in or recent graduate of a communications, public relations, or related degree program.
- Passionate about healthcare and the role of strategic communications in the industry.
- Previous PR or communication internship experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with media monitoring tools.
- A proactive and self-motivated individual eager to learn and grow in the field of PR.
Benefits:
- Competitive internship compensation.
- Networking opportunities within a renowned healthcare organization.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced PR professionals.
- Exposure to various aspects of PR and communications in a healthcare setting.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.