Internal Communications Intern

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Part-time Internal Communications Intern to join our team! This position will support the Texas Oncology Corporate Marketing Team in Dallas or Austin, Texas.

As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 280+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation's largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.

What does the Internal Communications Intern do?

This position will support the internal communications team with distribution list creation, communications templates, as well as gathering data on existing communications platforms and potential channels to drive continuous improvement in communications. This position will also potentially assist in the logistic and administrative tasks for internal events.

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning and coordination of internal events including scheduling, developing communications/invitations and post-event surveys.
• Support the internal communications team in creating content for weekly, monthly, and quarterly email digests.
• Help monitor and track the success of internal communications email campaigns and events providing regular updates and survey results to the team.
• Help create engaging content (graphics, copy, videos) to boost internal communications engagement.
• Monitor internal communications team email for requests, questions, and follow up opportunities.
• Assist in collecting and editing content from different teams to maintain consistency and relevance.
• Assist the internal communication team with day-to-day tasks and projects as needed.
• Conduct research to stay updated on internal communications trends, and best practices.

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft O365 platforms and digital marketing principles.
• Preferred to be based in Texas.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) is a plus.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Enthusiasm for marketing and communications with a willingness to learn and contribute.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.