Summary Under the direction of the Senior Internal Communications Consultant, the Corporate Communications intern will assist with the implementation of various communications plans and the management of a variety of internal communications channels. The intern will support the Internal Communications Team in creating informative and engaging content for employees and learners and sharing that content through the appropriate channels. By the end of the internship, the intern will have strengthened communication skills, gained knowledge of communications channel management and best practices, understood the development and execution of basic communications plans, and improved the ability to work collaboratively with multiple partners both within the Office of Communications and other departments.Primary ResponsibilitiesAssist in oversight of the main mass email tool for departments' internal use, ensuring best practices, troubleshooting users, reviewing content, and training new users.Review, edit, and publish all content provided by hospital partners and other members of the Office of Communications to the MCW intranet. Write new content as needed.Lead design, review, and editing of institutional internal newsletters, such as the monthly In Good Health Newsletter, the quarterly Corporate Compliance Newsletter, and/or the Weekly News Recap.Assist the Internal Communications Team in executing institutional communications plans for annual events and initiatives, including drafting content, setting up emails, and creating design assets.Recommend department optimization of MCW intranet, internal mass email, and other channels.Support content development for internal storytelling, marketing, or instructional content to promote pride, engagement, and knowledge.Create and share analytics reports on main internal communications channels, including MCW intranet, mass email tool, and digital media boards.Perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge – Skills – AbilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional setting.Professional demeanor and strong human relations skills.Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite and other content management tools.Ability to plan and organize work according to established priorities and meet deadlines.Ability to multitask.Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.QualificationsMinimum Education : Upperclassman in a bachelor's level program or graduate program in communications, events, or a related field, maintaining good academic standing.Preferred Experience : Experience writing business communications for class assignments or previous internships; light experience with a content management system preferred.Physical RequirementsWork requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.Work EnvironmentOccasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.Sensory AcuityAbility to detect and translate speech or other communication. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.BenefitsOutstanding Healthcare Coverage, including Health, Vision, and Dental; Flexible Spending options.403B Retirement Package.Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays.Tuition Reimbursement.Paid Parental Leave.Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).Pet Insurance.On‑campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.Discounted rates on items such as select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment.The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and to ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.#J-18808-Ljbffr