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Texas Children's Hospital

Communications Intern

Houston, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Support external communications efforts, including blog posts, media materials and website updates * Contribute to social media planning, content creation, and performance tracking across platforms

Texas Children's Hospital

Communications Intern

Houston, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Support external communications efforts, including blog posts, media materials and website updates * Contribute to social media planning, content creation, and performance tracking across platforms

McKesson

Communications Intern - Summer 2027

Irving, TX · On-site

$17.33 - $28.88/hr

Intern Program Details: Paid Internship Full time / 10 weeks Position will be based out of Texas ... Support the planning and execution of internal and external communication campaigns and events.

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McKesson

Communications Intern - Summer 2027

Irving, TX · On-site

$17.33 - $28.88/hr

Intern Program Details: Paid Internship Full time / 10 weeks Position will be based out of Texas ... Support the planning and execution of internal and external communication campaigns and events.

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Caterpillar Inc.

$21 - $37.50/hr

This internship offers hands on experience in internal and external communications, content ... An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed ...

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Textron

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

2027 Summer Intern - Strategic Communications - Fort Worth, TX Description Why This Internship As ... engage external stakeholders around the globe on the Company's products * Position within the ...

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What does an external communications intern do?

An External Communications Intern supports the communications team in managing and crafting messages that represent an organization to the public, media, and other external stakeholders. Their responsibilities often include drafting press releases, preparing social media content, assisting with media outreach, and monitoring media coverage. This role provides hands-on experience in public relations, media relations, and brand messaging, helping interns develop skills crucial for a career in communications.

What types of projects and tasks can an external communications intern expect to work on during their internship?

As an External Communications Intern, you'll typically support the communications team by drafting press releases, creating social media content, and monitoring media coverage. You may assist with organizing press events, compiling media lists, and preparing briefing materials for spokespersons. Collaboration with marketing, public relations, and digital teams is common, giving you exposure to various aspects of organizational messaging. This hands-on experience helps develop writing, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills that are valuable for a career in communications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an external communications intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as an External Communications Intern, you need strong writing, editing, and research skills, typically supported by coursework in communications, public relations, or journalism. Familiarity with media monitoring platforms, social media management tools, and Microsoft Office is commonly required. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly are vital soft skills for success in this role. These abilities are important because they ensure clear, effective messaging and support the organization’s efforts to build and maintain a positive public image.

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Communications Intern

Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, TX • On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Texas Children's Hospital rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 177 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

85th of 1,065 rated hospitals

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Communications Intern to support a dynamic team. This internship provides valuable exposure to strategic communications in a fast-paced healthcare environment while making a meaningful impact on patients and families. This role offers hands-on experience across both internal and external communications, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful storytelling that highlights patient care, clinical excellence and community impact.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in drafting and editing content for internal newsletters, staff communications and leadership messages 
  • Support internal communications content development, messaging, and channel support
  • Support external communications efforts, including blog posts, media materials and website updates
  • Contribute to social media planning, content creation, and performance tracking across platforms 
  • Help coordinate campaigns, events and awareness initiatives 

  • Conduct research and compile insights to support communications strategies

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field 
  • Strong writing, editing and organizational skills 
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and digital content trends 
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects 
  • Interest in healthcare, storytelling and mission-driven work 

Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. 

Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. 

 To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

 Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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