What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Intern position at Allergy & ENT Associates?
About Us
Allergy & ENT Associates is the largest multi-specialty allergy, asthma, and ENT practice in Houston, focused on providing exceptional patient care. We are seeking a motivated and creative Communications Intern to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in internal and external communications, working directly with our Director of Marketing and Communications.
Location: Houston, TX (In-person/Hybrid)
Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week
Position Summary
As a Communications Intern, you will work on diverse projects that build communication skills and contribute to both internal and external communications efforts. You will be responsible for assisting in crafting clear, engaging messages to staff, patients, and the media, ensuring consistency in the company’s voice and tone.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Communications:
Allergy & ENT Associates is the largest multi-specialty allergy, asthma, and ENT practice in Houston, focused on providing exceptional patient care. We are seeking a motivated and creative Communications Intern to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in internal and external communications, working directly with our Director of Marketing and Communications.
Location: Houston, TX (In-person/Hybrid)
Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week
Position Summary
As a Communications Intern, you will work on diverse projects that build communication skills and contribute to both internal and external communications efforts. You will be responsible for assisting in crafting clear, engaging messages to staff, patients, and the media, ensuring consistency in the company’s voice and tone.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Communications:
- Assist in the development of monthly staff newsletters, including content creation, editing, and design coordination.
- Support the preparation of executive announcements and internal memos for various departments.
- Collaborate on building out and maintaining the company’s intranet to improve employee engagement and access to resources.
- Contribute to the execution of email marketing campaigns aimed at increasing patient retention, including drafting content and analyzing campaign performance.
- Draft press releases and media materials to support public relations efforts, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
- Develop talking points and briefing documents for media interviews and speaking engagements.
- How to develop and execute internal and external communications strategies.
- How to collaborate cross-functionally with various departments.
- Project management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- How to contribute to a fast-paced healthcare communications environment.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
- Interest in healthcare communications is preferred.
- A flexible, part-time schedule (20 hours per week).
- Hands-on experience with real projects that make an impact.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
- Opportunity to work on diverse communication channels, from internal newsletters to patient-focused marketing.
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