Weill Cornell Medical College’s Office of External Affairs is seeking Editorial interns to become a part of its communications team. The internship is geared toward students interested in communications, public relations, journalism, video production or a related course of study.

The internship will run for 15-20 weeks during the Fall semester

Interns are expected to work 21 – 35 hours a week and will be paid $15/hour

Applications must include a resume, cover letter and 2-3 clips, including any which may have been published Applicants must possess strong verbal and written communication skills; strong computer skills; as well as basic understanding of the Microsoft Office suite and the Internet Applicants must also possess great listening skills and attention to detail An interest in health care or science is a plus To apply for this job email your details to [email protected] Apply using webmail: Gmail / AOL / Yahoo / Outlook

– Assist in drafting press releases, online stories and other written materials for publication – Proofread and copy edit communications including press releases, online stories and other written materials for publication – Conduct research for Editorial, Social Media, and Development teams – Interview subjects for Draft web assets in HTML – Assist with compiling targeted media lists and pitching story ideas to media outlets – Attend photo and video shoots with media – Track media coverage and compile lists of media updates – Create content for social media accounts, including Facebook and Twitter