Fall 2023 We Health Pr Internship Program

What We Need
Are you looking to join the fast-paced world of PR, and be on the forefront of profound change in healthcare? WE Health focuses on the intersection between healthcare, technology and the consumer. Our team is composed of healthcare, consumer health and technology experts who bring progressive approaches to a historically prescriptive industry. As a WE intern, you’ll experience the best in healthcare communications working with leading healthcare companies and have an opportunity to secure a full-time position at the agency following the program.
Interns at WE Communications are provided with the resources, training and support needed to kick-start a career in the communications industry. The 14-week program (September 12 – December 16) is a paid ($20/hr.), full-time internship designed to provide valuable experiences that build strong communication foundations for entry-level professionals.
Interns receive customized industry and agency training, individualized coaching and feedback, and networking opportunities with peers and agency leadership. As an intern, you will be embedded on the Healthcare account team for hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations. Additionally, interns have the chance to develop a sense of belonging with a cohort of peers, via one-on-one mentorship and/or the agency’s Employee Resource Groups.
Eligible candidates are available to work Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm in their time zone. Interns are required to come into office every Tuesday (your team might have additional requirements) and MUST be within commuting distance to one of the below offices:

• New York, NY
• Portland, OR

Application deadline is 5pm PT Friday, August 4. All resumes received after this date will be considered for future programs.
What You'll Be Doing
WITH A WE COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Build your media relations skills and ability to identify important and upcoming trends for clients.
• Support the development and distribution of news and announcements to a variety of media.
• Develop a deep sense of teamwork with colleagues across the US using Microsoft Teams technology.
• Report on relevant coverage and share insights into cultural trends.
• Learn WE's unique methods and practices around engaging with clients and influencers and approaching relationship building and strategic communications.
• Work with a WE team to respond to client requests, manage editorial and analyst requests, develop story ideas, pitch stories to journalists and plan for major events.
• Understand the significant role strategic communications play in achieving our clients’ business objectives.
• Employment is not guaranteed at the completion of the internship program.
• Research the basics of clients’ products, PR plans, and teams’ strategies and tactics to help clients tell their stories to their target audiences.
• Functions and responsibilities will vary depending on the teams to which the intern is assigned, however, the agency works to ensure that the intern’s experience is creative, dynamic, fulfilling, and consistent.
• Contribute to logistics and preparation of press activities, press or analyst tours, on-site visits etc.

Important Skills And Characteristics
What you've been able to accomplish

• Strong writing capabilities with ability to gather and synthesize large quantities of information into succinct and clear communications.
• Proactive, resourceful and dependable candidates who are excited to play a pivotal role as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize are very important.
• Candidates who are passionate communicators and life-long learners and who exhibit our agency values: Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Passion, Curiosity.
• Ability to balance multi-faceted projects, work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Experience Required

• Managed multiple projects simultaneously
• Robust analytical abilities to synthesize information into well organized, professional and concise written materials.
• 1-year of professional experience or previous work in comms or comms-related field.
• Worked under deadline pressure and able to maintain grace
• Proactive engagement, teamwork and collaboration
• Accountability, ability to be flexible in ambiguous and stressful situations
• Professionalism around giving and receiving feedback
• Seeks feedback as an opportunity to grow
• Demonstrates proficiency in the following areas:
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Outlook, SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Strong written communications with minimal grammatical and spelling errors.

About Us
WE Communications:
WE is one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world. We’re independent, we’re all about our people — both our clients and our employees — and we believe in the power of communications to move audiences to positive action.
For more than 30 years, we have been helping translate complex innovations into powerful, persuasive stories. Our sector expertise across key verticals — including technology, healthcare, consumer, and brand purpose — translates into insights and strategies that are informed, current and credible.
We work with companies that are embracing the ever-evolving digital world to reinvent themselves, to deliver new value to their customers or reach them in new ways and ultimately improve people’s lives.
Codeword
Codeword is a fast-growing agency that combines content, media relations and thoughtful creativity to build effective communications programs. We work with the biggest and smallest tech companies in the world, and our clients trust us to launch their startups, run multi-channel campaigns, grow their user bases, and lead comprehensive PR and marketing initiatives. We're storytellers and brand engineers, and we love big ideas that serve a real purpose.
Codeword is a proud member of the WE Worldwide network. We’re committed to an inclusive, diverse, equitable culture that values every team member and helps advance their careers. Codeword is a remote-first company, with physical office locations in San Francisco, New York, Austin, Salt Lake City and Seattle/Bellevue.
Equal Opportunity: WE provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.
Diversity and Inclusion: WE values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.