Intern, Corporate Communications

About the Role:

Tarsus is looking for a communications intern who is passionate about storytelling, collaboration, and making an impact. This summer, you’ll work alongside a diverse team with deep expertise, gain real-world communications experience, and help strengthen a culture centered on innovation and patient care.

Let’s talk about some of the key responsibilities of the role:

Support internal communications and social media teams on a range of initiatives designed to strengthen employee storytelling, refine social media content and enhance overall engagement.

• Support internal employee storytelling efforts by creatively sourcing and developing authentic stories from fellow Tarsans that strengthen connections, support business goals and reinforce our commitment to key stakeholders.
• Lead the roll-out of one internal program or policy, facilitating communications planning and execution with the support of our communications team
• Track and analyze trends metrics related to various internal communications activities, including (but not limited to): weekly internal newsletters, company-wide emails, and intranet campaigns
• Identify and capitalize on relevant social trends to develop timely content that resonates with internal and external audiences
• Support social media influencer program, developing ideas for future influencer partnerships and content
• Conduct audit of Tarsus social media platforms; develop social media trends report for content and platforms
• Participate in communications team meetings and agency partner meetings

Factors for Success:

• Current undergraduate student majoring in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field with an interest in healthcare
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of social media channels and trends
• Experience with graphic design (such as Canva) and/or video editing a plus, but not required
• A willingness to voice thoughts, opinions, considerations, and concerns
• Organized and able to manage and plan out day/tasks
• An appetite to listen and learn from our customers to form a deep appreciation of the key insights that will drive execution excellence
• Team player willing to collaborate within the function, cross-functionally, and with external partners

A Few Other Details Worth Mentioning:

• The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with a courtyard, table tennis, snacks and drinks, and occasional catered meals. We provide a hybrid work environment.
• We are passionate about our culture! Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact.
• Your ten-week summer internship at Tarsus will consist of a variety of activities to enhance your experience such as lunch and learns, development opportunities, offsite volunteering, company-wide social events, and more!
• This position reports directly to our Assoc Dir, Internal Communications.

The expected hourly pay for this position is $26/hour for an undergraduate student.

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