External Communications Intern

This is a part-time internship position requiring a commitment of 12-15 hours a week to last a minimum of one semester, with potential for additional semesters. Candidates must be enrolled as a university junior, senior or graduate student in a public relations, journalism or communications program. Ideally, candidates will have completed some basic PR coursework. Must have demonstrated experience writing for multimedia communications tools using Associated Press style. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work appropriately and professionally in a complex academic and business setting. Ideal candidates will have already successfully completed a communications internship. Must demonstrate initiative, professionalism, flexibility and a positive attitude.

Serves on the UF Health Communication division’s External Communications Team. Provides communications support by writing, editing and maintaining content for multimedia communications tools and campaigns. Helps generate news reports from media monitoring service. Helps implement public relations plans and assists with media escorts, video shoots and various projects as needed. Interacts with colleagues and customers, including leaders and staff from across UF Health, UF Health Shands and UF colleges and institutes. Helps inform and engage diverse audiences by telling compelling stories that illustrate UF Health’s commitment to quality patient care, innovative research, health education and community engagement to improve quality of life.

$16.38 Hourly 

Candidates must be enrolled as a university junior, senior or graduate student in a public relations, journalism or communications program.

Ideally, candidates will have completed some basic PR coursework.

Must have demonstrated experience writing for multimedia communications tools using Associated Press style. 

Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work appropriately and professionally in a complex academic and business setting.

Ideal candidates will have already successfully completed a communications internship.

Must demonstrate initiative, professionalism, flexibility and a positive attitude.

Please upload the following - CV or Resume, Cover Letter and List of Professional References.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.