Undergraduate Communication Intern

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Chicago, ILFresher1h agovia LinkedIn

About the Role

The Communications Department provides essential support and strategic insights, planning, creating, and executing materials for patients, consumers, clinicians, executives, and staff. The goal is to help interns build the experience needed for a strong foundation in the communications field.

Program Details

  • Program duration: Eight- to 12-week program
  • Application due date: November 29, 2026
  • Start date: May or June 2027

Key Responsibilities

  • Help plan, execute, and deliver tactics for comprehensive communications campaigns.
  • Write and edit articles, letters, emails, and other communications.
  • Provide writing support to team members and clients as needed.
  • Create and manage timelines for tactics to ensure delivery.
  • Proofread all materials and obtain appropriate approvals.
  • Serve as a project manager for materials requiring design and editing.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of communications tactics through analytics and measurement.
  • Utilize project management skills to create collateral products supporting client campaigns.
  • Present work completed during the internship to the department.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • A collaborative spirit
  • An eye for detail

Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate program.
  • Preferred: Completion of at least the sophomore year of study.

Salary

  • $18.00 per hour

Note: Internship roles are not eligible for benefits.

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