Marketing and Communications Intern Job Description
Position Title: Communications Intern
Department: Marketing and Communications
Stipend: This is a non-paid internship. Team will work with student on requirements for class credit.
Palmetto Health, the largest healthcare system in central South Carolina and largest non-governmental
employer in the state, is composed of more than 10,000 team members, physicians and volunteers
working together to fulfill Palmetto Health’s vision: to be remembered by each patient as providing the
care and compassion we want for our families and ourselves. The system includes four acute-care
hospitals – Palmetto Health Baptist, Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, Palmetto Health Heart Hospital
and Palmetto Health Richland – as well as an expansive physician practice network, dozens of affiliated
clinics and specialty care practices, and a 501(c)(3) foundation. Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge, the
region’s newest hospital located in northwest Columbia, is scheduled to open in December 2013.
Recognized nationally as one of the best places to work and receive care, Palmetto Health also trains the
next generation of physicians through its 23 residency and fellowship programs affiliated with the
University of South Carolina School of Medicine. For more information, visit www.PalmettoHealth.org.
Position Purpose:
Palmetto Health is seeking a self-motivated, talented, versatile student for a semester-long internship in
the Marketing and Communications department. The intern will support the various needs of the team
including writing and editing for written and digital communications, advertising and marketing, and
supporting special events.
Responsibilities include:
 Write and edit copy for internal publications, brochures, digital, and advertising needs
 Assist with media relations: write and distribute news releases, follow-up with key media,
prepare background information, prepare staff for media interviews, provide patient condition
updates, maintain media lists and editorial calendars, and assist staff with interview process.
 Contribute to the team’s social media efforts including writing content for the interactive
newsroom, Twitter and Facebook, and creating content for YouTube.
 Provide support and coordination for special events and meetings sponsored by Palmetto
Health
Required Qualifications:
 Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mass communication, communications, marketing, journalism,
public relations, or related program
 Strong writing skills; competent in AP Style. Strong oral presentation skills
 Outgoing, energetic and eager to learn.
 Assertive, proactive and able to work independently on assignments
 Exhibit a professional, friendly demeanor and ability to work with various audiences throughout
the organization
Other details:
Hours can be determined with student. Office is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Individual will have designated office space and computer.