External Communications Intern
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Job Location:
Secaucus, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
We Provide Solutions. Patients and Physicians rely on our diagnostic testing information and services to help them make better healthcare decisions. These are often serious decisions with far reaching consequences and require sensitivity tact and a clear dedication to service. Its about providing clarity and hope.
The External Communications Intern will support the External Communications Manager (of Advanced Diagnostics and Health Systems businesses) through media relations and other communications projects. This includes collaboration with various functions across the Quest business to advance the companys reputation. It also includes media monitoring research and content creation for Quests channels. The Intern will also support the larger External Communications team reporting to the Manager External Communications.
This individual will be based in Secaucus NJ two days per week with one day remote. This is a part-time opportunity (20 hours per week).
Responsibilities
Assist the External Communications team in advancing the companys external reputation through media relations and other communications.
- Supports execution of PR activities by drafting and distributing media pitches for a range of areas across the Quest business
- Researches media targets to broaden reach of Quest stories
- Coordinates with other functions including Internal Communications and Social Media/Digital to amplify media coverage
- Aids in monitoring and reporting of news coverage
- Assists with a number of communications deliverables including talk points & message documents research summaries for other team members and social media copy
- Works alongside the Manager of External Communications to establish and develop a channel strategy for the external Quest Newsroom
- Drafts and manages content for the new page
- Executes media audit for Quest its competitors and its peers
Qualifications
Preferred Work Experience:
Other internships in PR or corporate/external communications specifically in healthcare PR
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Candidate should be a curious strong writer. Ideal candidates are collaborative with interpersonal skills. Candidate should also be organized and comfortable with fast-paced work.
Knowledge:
Experience with PR platforms such as Cision/PRNewswire and Muckrack is a plus.
Skills:
- Demonstrated writing and editing ability
Prefer Communications or other Liberal Arts majors (Junior or Senior year students)
About Company
Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care mana ... View more
