Communications Intern - Interns Elevated Program - Minnetonka, MN
Eden Prairie, MN
Internship
Hybrid
$18/hr - $32/hr
Intern
UnitedHealth Group is a Fortune 5 diversified health care company seeking a communications intern for their Interns Elevated program. The intern will work with the Enterprise Communications team to develop content, engage with employees, and support various communications initiatives across the organization.
Responsibilities
Writing and creation of content across multiple channels on a variety of topics including growth, employee benefits & programs, mission and culture
Content creation for intranet news stories, intranet/web content, emails, social posts, digital signs, etc.
Assist with creation of campaign assets and logistics and project management (videos, photography, infographics)
Proof and edit key documents and deliverables for internal and external use
Support key employee/company campaigns by collecting, packaging and gathering approvals on campaign assets
Research, analyze, and share best-in-class practices across the competitive landscape
Support the Social Media team to create strategic targeted social media campaigns in support of the owned channels
Regularly assist with ad hoc projects spanning across the digital channels we support
Comfortable supporting multiple projects while effectively managing timelines and expectations, communicating progress, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment
Keep up to date with the latest digital marketing trends to provide innovative experience design ideas to challenge the status quo and push the creative envelope
Support social media team with writing posts, consulting on graphics, managing approvals and publishing
Sit in on communications kick-off calls and provide strategic considerations, optimization opportunities and help project manage initiatives alongside our content studio & social media team
Support the planning and execution of executive events
Executive visibility research and monitoring, including media, social media and events
Research both internal and external speaking opportunities for leadership team consideration
Track and summarize key health conferences and events
Draft employee communications through creative mediums to engage enterprise on key messages
Support teams on campaign activations including content creation for multiple channels and post activation reporting
Develop, support and execute on editorial calendars and content strategy for key executives
Help shape thought leadership content and strategy for key executives to support our executive visibility program
Support public affairs teams on campaign, stakeholder and advocacy group activations
Assist with developing op-eds/articles targeting the strategic priorities for placement by subject matter experts and executive leaders
Support media relations team with media pitching, earnings day analysis, reporting, etc.
Collaborate with marketing partners on ideas and content, including assisting with identifying news stories for newsletters, proofing white papers, and leveraging marketing deliverables across various platforms
Keep up to date with the latest health care news, social media trends, and brand storytelling trends to provide innovative ideas to challenge the status quo and push the creative envelope
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university. Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college / university throughout the duration of the internship.
Pursuing a degree in communications, strategic communications, communication studies, public relations, media or related field.
Must be a rising junior in the summer of 2026 (anticipated graduation date of May 2028)
Must be able to commit to the full 8-month rotation schedule. Late start or end dates cannot be accommodated.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)
Preferred
Minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA
1+ years of experience in writing, social media, content strategy, digital strategy, digital marketing
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
Experience writing, researching, and editing
Experience with digital or social media
Experience in organizing or planning events and meetings
Experience working, volunteering, or interning in a health care, policy, research, or public relations setting
Solid familiarity with social media platforms in a professional perspective (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter)
Familiarity with social listening and analysis to inform social media strategy and/or content creation
Proficiency in Microsoft office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Proven solid writing skills, and ability to draft short-form content for social platforms (including copy for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)
Proven ability to be proactive and independent thinker; willing to collaborate with a multi-disciplined team to achieve goals
Proven outstanding communication and critical thinking skills as well as the ability to make clear and concise presentations
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
UnitedHealth Group is a medical insurance company that offers health technology, patient checkups, and pharmacy services.
