Intern - Earned Media

Primary Responsibilities

• Write materials for the media (i.e., news releases, media alerts, pitches) and perform related duties, including gathering information; interviewing faculty, staff, and students, as needed; and following fact-checking and approval processes to prepare materials for distribution
• Assist or lead in finding compelling story ideas and coordinating with PR/media team to develop and proactively pitch local, regional, and national media
• Aid in responding to inbound media inquiries
• Maintain awareness of local, regional, and national media outlets and corresponding opportunities
• Update media lists and research appropriate contacts
• Support earned media reporting
• Aid in public relations, social media, and other marketing team duties to propel priority initiatives and campaigns forward
• Provide suggestions for social media content
• Coordinate/manage ad hoc projects, as assigned
• Share progress with External Communications staff on a regular basis
• Collaborate with broader Communications team

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Student must be in good academic standing in a bachelor’s or graduate level program in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• Minimum Experience: Experience writing for media, publications or previous internships preferred. Media relations experience preferred, but not required.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including precise, accurate writing.
• Professional demeanor and excellent human relations/customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively plan, prioritize and organize work assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to write in AP style.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office applications.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see:

• Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see:

• MCW Careers

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values:

• Caring
• Collaborative
• Curiosity
• Inclusive
• Integrity
• Respect

We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status.

If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

For more information, please visit our institutional website.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

• The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status.
• Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.