COMM-Related Internships

  • Marketing & Communications Internship

    Marketing & Communications Internship

    The Marketing & Communications internship is available to the individual who has an interest in healthcare marketing, communications, and public relations in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.  The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, and have academic experience in communication, marketing and/or public relations.  The Marketing & Communications intern will join our Marketing and Business Development department and be responsible for assisting the organization in the development and implementation of its marketing, business development, and public relations plans.

    The Marketing & Communications intern may assist with several or all of the following:

    • Assist with marketing strategy and planning for company and its affiliates.
    • Content writing for marketing/sales collaterals (brochures, flyers, digital media, advertisements)
    • Social media – content writing, planning, research, monitoring and responses
    • Website CMS for corporate site and 40 affiliates
    • Marketing planning and research
    • Assist in the creation of promotional campaigns and related materials
    • Public relations content creation and other media-related tasks

    Skills/Qualifications:

    • Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations Major
    • Strong written and verbal communication
    • Strong organization skills, ability to multi-task and attention to detail
    • Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
    • Self-starter; ability to work independently
    • Social media knowledge
    • Strong interpersonal and/or telephone skills
    • Positive attitude

    Other Information:

    • 5 -10 hours per week; flexible times/hours
    • Unpaid Internship*
    • Reports to: Director of Communications & Public Relations

    Contact:     Timothy A. Brown

    tbrown@nathealthcare.com 

    Director of Communications & Public Relations

    National Health Care Associates, Inc.

    850 Silas Deane Highway | Wethersfield, CT  06109

    (860) 263-3800, main office; (860) 263-3821, direct 

     

    ** To earn credit for COMM-related internships, you must enroll in COMM 4991 Internship in Communication.  For more information,  please visit the Communication Department website: http://comm.uconn.edu/comm-4991/, or make an appointment with the COMM Advising Office. 

    For more information, contact: Joel at jose.nebres@uconn.edu

If you have any questions, please contact Jose (Joel) Nebres at 860-486-6316.