Communications Intern (Summer 2017)
The Flatiron Health Marketing team is responsible for positioning the company and its products for category leadership, sales growth and market penetration. We reach multiple audiences including: employees, physicians and other care providers, life science companies, researchers and media/analysts. We are seeking a highly-motivated individual who is smart, organized, and well-spoken to join our Marketing team as a PR Intern.
This intern will work with the Communications team to elevate awareness of Flatiron Health across each audience segment as well as tell a comprehensive, compelling corporate story.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the communications team in managing message consistency by shaping and editing news releases, op-eds and guest blog posts
- Draft content for external use, included social media posts and press materials
- Analyze and track market trends to inform PR strategy and new promotional launches, and achieve maximum press coverage
- Support our digital and social media strategies
- Support the team with tracking coverage and building out comprehensive reports for the executive team on an ongoing basis
- General support on various external and internal communications activities and projects
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduating between December 2017 and June 2018 with a BS or MS degree in marketing, communications, advertising, digital marketing or a related field
- Minimum commitment of 30 hours per week from May-August (flexible on start and end dates) at Flatiron HQ in New York City
- Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, and written)
- Flawless grammar, editing and proofreading skills
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Able to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment
- Willingness to work both independently and as part of a team
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities
- Friendly and approachable personality
- Experience in social media strategy and tactical execution, including ad placement (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram)
- An interest in tech, healthcare and oncology