We provide an opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain real-world experience through our communications internship program. Working within our communications department, you will learn to communicate with large audiences, work with diverse and large internal groups, and make an impact within our school. Discover more about our internships and view current open positions.
Specifications
- Internships last full semester length (fall, spring, summer)
- Part-time with flexible hours
- In-person, hybrid, or remote, depending on the department
- Course credit available
- $15 per hour
Qualifications
- Undergraduate, recent graduate, or graduate student
- Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related major
- Computer and stable internet connection to support video conferencing & productivity tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience working in a team environment
Available Internships
Dean's Office
The Heersink School of Medicine Dean's Office is accepting applications for it's Summer 2023 internship. During the semester, interns research and write stories for our news page, assist with managing digital requests, contribute to social media, and manage projects. Preference will be given to candidates who can commit to fall and spring semesters.
Remote position
Contact: Joy Marsch
Department of Biomedical Engineering
UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Biomedical Engineering is seeking an intern to assist our communications team for Summer 2023. During the semester, the intern’s responsibilities would be focus in part on the creation of a digital catalog of our employees, to be used by the department as a whole, and integration of this tool into our crisis communications plan. From this internship you may gain experience and confidence in writing, interviewing, websites, video, photography, graphic design, and event planning and coverage. Preference will be given to candidates who can commit to fall and spring semesters.
Hybrid position
Contact: Christina Crowe
O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center
The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB is accepting applications for its Summer 2023 communications internship program. During the semester, the intern's responsibilities will consist of writing stories and announcements for the internal newsletter, assisting with basic graphic design and social media, managing of email marketing list, and assisting with the annual magazine.
Hybrid position
Contact: Julie Cole Miller
Department of Pathology
UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Pathology is seeking an intern to assist our communications team for Summer 2023. During the semester, the intern’s responsibilities would be focus in part on the creation of a digital catalog of our employees, to be used by the department as a whole, and integration of this tool into our crisis communications plan. From this internship you may gain experience and confidence in writing, interviewing, websites, video, photography, graphic design, and event planning and coverage.
Hybrid position
Contact: Christina Crowe
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is seeking an intern to assist the communications team for Summer 2023. During the semester, the intern’s responsibilities would be to develop and execute a campaign to promote appreciation days and events for our faculty and staff. In addition to spearheading this campaign and receiving communication leadership mentoring, interns will also contribute to social media, graphic design, basic photography, event planning, writing, and introduction to Joomla (content management system).
Hybrid position
Contact: Dawn Williams
Department of Pediatrics
UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics is seeking an intern to assist our communications team for Summer 2023. During the summer, the intern will work to design and create social media posts, write stories for our news page, manage projects, and help with web edits.
Remote or hybrid position
Contact: Heather Watts