Undergraduate Communication Intern - Summer 2027

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine’s Communications Department plans, creates, and executes materials for patients, consumers, clinicians, executives, staff, and other audiences. The department provides essential communications support and strategic insights, including for signs, social media posts, and surgery guides. This internship is designed to help an undergraduate build a strong foundation and gain experience in the communications field. The program lasts eight to 12 weeks, begins in May or June 2027, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. The listed compensation is $18 per hour. Applications are due November 29, 2026.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.

Nice To Haves

Completion of at least the sophomore year of study.
Strong critical thinking skills, a collaborative spirit, and an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

Help plan, execute, and deliver tactics for comprehensive communications campaigns.
Write and edit articles, letters, emails, and other communications.
Provide writing support to team members and clients as needed.
Create timelines for campaign tactics and manage them to ensure delivery.
Proofread materials and obtain appropriate approvals, including from managers and legal staff.
Manage projects involving materials that need to be designed and edited.
Monitor the effectiveness of communications tactics through analytics and other measurement methods.
Use project management skills to create collateral products supporting client campaigns.
Present work completed during the internship to the department.
Complete other duties as assigned.