The Public Affairs & Marketing Operations Internship provides practical work experiences to college students assigned to the system Brand, Consumer Experience and Public Affairs (BCxPA) department that supports Advocate Aurora Health’s organizational strategies. The intern will be exposed to a variety of areas in Public Affairs and Marketing realm such as: internal communications, media relations, brand journalism, content creation and more.

• Assist with various internal communications vehicles, including provider and nursing newsletters, announcements, digital signage and more.
• Develop content and/or translate provided content/messages into compelling, concise, targeted and easy to understand original copy that is appropriate for the audience and communication vehicle, including newsletters, video and web.
• Write copy for internal and external communication materials for promotional and educational applications that supports the system, regional and local priority areas.
• Ensure copy tone and styles are consistent with visual tone, style and brand guidelines and serves as a proofreader for own work and the work of other copywriters.
• Exposure to creative marketing, digital asset creation, video production, portfolio development, writing copy, sourcing team members for photo shoots.
• Boost writing and editorial skills by assisting on a variety of external communications initiatives, including writing for Advocate Aurora’s health and wellness website, health enews, which involves interviewing and interacting with physicians and clinicians on a regular basis.
• Respond to emails, phone calls, utilize Microsoft Teams for video and phone meetings regularly.
• Track and update reports as necessary.
• Assist in preparing information and research materials; create and maintain presentations.

3 days a week (20-24 hours, more if needed).

• Interest in pursuing a career in Public Affairs and Marketing
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality of information
• They must have strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• They should be customer service-oriented and learn techniques to best serve clients.
• Ability to take direction well, work independently and be motivated self-starters.
• Current enrollment at a regional accredited college or university. Interns are expected to be in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree
• Grade point average of at least 2.5.
• Experience using various computers/software systems including Word, Windows based mainframe
• Demonstrated ability in successfully completing tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel, MS Word, Outlook.
• Must demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude and enthusiasm.
• Sound judgement and decision making ability.