Communication & Public Relations (PR) Intern (12-month)
CA: Toronto ON
Internship
Hybrid
$22/hr - $25/hr
Intern
Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and they are seeking a Communications & Public Relations Intern. The role involves supporting various communications activities, including content creation, social media management, and media relations, while providing students with hands-on experience in the field.
Responsibilities
Draft engaging copy for newsletters, and other communications activities
Assist in scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and creating visual content (graphics/short-form video) for platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn
Research and maintain media lists; help draft pitches for local or industry-specific outlets
Support the team with internal announcements, slide decks, or company-wide updates
Qualification
Required
Must be a student returning to full time studies Fall 2027 or required to complete a co-op/internship in order to fulfill a program requirement
Pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field
The ability to write clean, concise copy for different formats (blogs, social media, press releases)
Professional-level familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X (Twitter)
Experience with Canva is usually a baseline requirement
A 'sharp eye' for typos and formatting errors is critical
The skill to quickly find information on industry trends, competitors, or potential media contacts
Strong verbal skills for participating in brainstorms and potentially interacting with vendors or media
Preferred
Proficiency in C Style is a major plus for PR-heavy roles
Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, or Premiere Pro) is a high-value 'bonus' qualification
Benefits
Paid vacation days
Paid sick days
Statutory holidays
Company assigned floater days
Reimbursement for home office expenses
Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a pension plan
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for healthcare benefits
Flexible benefits (if applicable)
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
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