GCI 2024 Summer Internship
GCI Health, United States
Job Description
GCI Group is one of the most highly recognized global integrated healthcare communications agencies in the world, with recent industry honors including being named a Best Place to Work by PRWeek (2023), Best Place to Work For by PRovoke Media (2016-2023) , as well as MM+M’s PR Agency of the Year (2021), PRWeek Global’s International Agency of the Year (2021), PRovoke’s Global Healthcare PR Agency of the Year (2020),PRovoke’s Agency of the Decade (2020) and PRWeek’s Creative Agency of the Year (2020).
At GCI Group, our approach to communications is rooted in looking at all stakeholders patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, policymakers, reporters and payers as people with distinct perspectives that shape how they think about health. We create breakthrough, people-driven programs that drive tangible results for our clients and the people they serve. And we carefully curate a culture that is catalyzed by the belief that people should be as successful in their personal lives as they are in their professional ones.
The GCI Group internship program offers eligible college students the ability to work alongside seasoned professionals in the field, participating in integral pieces of our business. See details regarding eligibility below.
Why this is a great opportunity for you:
- This is a 10-week, paid program that will provide you with invaluable experiences to start building your healthcare communications and creative skills from anywhere in the U.S.
- Hybrid in-office and remote option available in some locations, if interested.
- Access to senior leaders and hands-on managers will allow you to learn from and build relationships with the best in the business.
- Learning, development, and educational opportunities throughout the internship will support the development of foundational communications and professional skills.
- This integrated program will fully immerse you in our team. From client work to agency culture, we are excited for what your unique perspective, talents and attributes will add to our inclusive culture.
We are looking for individuals who want to push boundaries, are inspired by helping others and driven to deliver exceptional work. Does this sound like you? Apply today! Visit GCIHealth.com for more information about our agency and our people.
*Application Instructions*: Please be sure to complete our online application first and then submit your assignment via email to . Please be sure to include your personal information (including resume) along with the assignment.
DEADLINE: Friday, March 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET
Requirements:
- Must be a senior (graduating in Spring 2024 or Winter 2024) or a rising senior (graduating in Spring 2025) currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university in the U.S. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, the willingness to collaborate and learn, a team-focused attitude and an interest in healthcare.
Assignment:
During the last few years, we have become even more aware of the critical role health plays in our personal lives and across our society. What is your personal definition of health and how does it influence your day-to-day life? Please develop a narrative of up to 500-words AND supplement this narrative with one of the following forms of expression to share your story. Be creative and thoughtful in your response!
· Video (30-60 seconds)
· PowerPoint deck (2-4 slides)
· Photo montage or mood board*
*If you choose to share your story via photo montage or mood board, please incorporate text to ensure your story is clear (e.g., captions, introduction, conclusion, overview of visuals, etc.).
Note: if you are not eligible for the internship program based on the above requirements, employment opportunities at GCI Health can be found here, including our Account Coordinator job posting.
We know we learn best when Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (I.D.E.A) are embedded into everything we do for our people, agency, clients and communities we serve. We wholly believe that creative truly inclusive and innovative solutions by growing talent that mirrors the marketplace is critical to our success. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from talent across all dimensions of race/ethnicity, LGBTQ, differently abled and veteran status to come and grow with us.
In New York City, the base salary for this position at the time of the posting is $17/hour. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including busi