Marketing & Communications InternAt — Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

The Marketing and Communications Intern supports all functions of Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center’s marketing and communications including marketing, advertising, public relations and internal communications. The Marketing and Communications team is a three-member team, supported by marketing and public relations consultants.

 Job Qualifications:

Junior or senior student interested in the general communications, marketing or public relations fields. 

Skills or Other Qualifications Required:

High degree of responsibility and accountability with proficient written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva (graphic design).

 Preferred, but not required:

·         Video production & editing capabilities

·         Bilingual (Spanish)

 Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tasks:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Internal Communications
· Produce internal communications (writing and design)
· Research and write articles for the monthly employee newsletter
· Assist in branding of printed materials
· Rounding of printed materials throughout the Hospital
· Assist with events and campaign planning
· Inventory retention items and order office supplies

External Marketing and Public Relations
· Produce press releases, blog content, media pitches
· Update monthly social media editorial calendars
· Idea creative marketing strategies for service lines
· Assist with social media content production (captions, graphic design and video)
· Assist in minor website content updates
· Field queries from public relations agency; track down information needs
· Take photos for social media/newsletter/etc.
· Conduct interviews with staff, physicians and patients for content needs

Training:

- General employer orientation
- weekly mentor meetings
- weekly department meetings
- job shadowing
- overview of assigned tasks
- provision of work samples

Learning Outcome:

By the end of the academic internship, the student will have a well-rounded skill set in marketing and public relations functions. They will understand the important role of marketing and public relations in healthcare and in the community. The student will have experience in a number of responsibilities critical to any marketing and public relations position, in any industry.