Intern - Internal Communications

About the position

Orthofix is seeking a motivated and creative Internal Communications Intern to join our team and support our efforts in fostering clear, transparent, and engaging communication across the organization. You will work closely with the Sr. Director, Internal Communications to help craft and distribute messages through a variety of channels to ensure employees are informed, motivated, and connected. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in employee communications while contributing to an impactful and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and launch an internal newsletter template, define the process to collect content, and establish a distribution timeline.
• Restructure current intranet to reflect the way employees search for and use information.
• Develop templates and a governance model for digital signage.
• Develop a communication strategy and calendar and create supporting communication materials to recognize annual cultural/heritage days that reflect our global employee population.
• Assist in the creation and execution of internal communications campaigns and initiatives.
• Draft and edit internal communications materials, including newsletters, announcements, emails, and presentations.
• Support the development of engaging content for the company intranet and other internal channels.
• Help track and analyze the effectiveness of internal communication efforts.
• Participate in internal events and meetings to capture key updates and ensure they are shared with relevant teams.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure consistent messaging across the organization.
• Assist with organizing and promoting internal events, town halls, and team-building activities.
• Provide support in maintaining and improving internal communication platforms and tools.
• Help manage and organize internal communication archives and resources.

Requirements

• Have the legal right to work in the US.
• Be currently enrolled or recently graduated from an accredited university with a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Human Resources, or related field.
• Be in excellent academic standing - minimum cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Obsessive attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Positive attitude, proactive approach, and eagerness to learn.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous internship experience in communications, PR, or marketing.
• Experience using SharePoint as an intranet platform.
• Familiarity with design tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is a bonus.
• Interest in corporate culture, employee engagement, and organizational development.

Benefits

• The anticipated base hourly rate for this position is $22.00 per hour.