Corporate Communications Intern

Getinge

Posted 20 days ago

Internship

Wayne, New Jersey

Remote OK

Smart Summary

The intern will assist in drafting and editing various internal communications, such as newsletters and intranet content, while also supporting external efforts like press releases and social media content creation. Responsibilities also include conducting background research, gathering content for storytelling initiatives, and monitoring media coverage.

Getinge is seeking a Corporate Communications Intern with strong writing and editing skills to support their global Corporate Communications function. The ideal candidate will be pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field, and will be proficient in creating content for social media, particularly LinkedIn and YouTube. Experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Social Media Tools

Content Creation

Internal Communications

External Communications

Research

Media Monitoring

Analytics Reporting

Virtual Events Support

Brand Voice Alignment

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Canva

Microsoft 365

Job Description

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Communications Intern to support our global Corporate Communications function. This fully remote internship is ideal for a student to gain hands-on experience in communications within a fast-paced, mission-driven medical device organization. The internship requires excellent writing skills and high proficiency in creating compelling interesting stories and content for a variety of internal and external audiences. Getinge is looking for a candidate who is very proficient and savvy with social media tools and creating content for these channels. The candidate should be interested in health care and medical industry and interested in creating compelling communications from complex information.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

  • Assist in drafting and editing internal communications, including newsletters, announcements, leadership messages, and intranet content.
  • Support external communications efforts such as press releases, social media content, corporate website updates, and marketing materials.
  • Conduct background research to support messaging, campaigns, and communication planning.
  • Assist in content gathering and storytelling initiatives across the business, including employee spotlights and product innovation updates.
  • Partner with HR, Marketing, and other internal teams to support communications requests and ensure message consistency.
  • Monitor media coverage, compile analytics, and support reporting on communications performance.
  • Support virtual events including webinars, leadership town halls, and training sessions (planning, tech checks, and logistics).
  • Ensure all communications align with brand voice, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.

Minimum Requirements

  • Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field
  • Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
  • Understanding of how to create storytelling content for social media, primarily LinkedIn required
  • Understanding and experience with managing video editing for platforms like Youtube preferred, but not required
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
  • High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
  • Interest in healthcare, medical devices, life sciences, or highly regulated industries.

Required Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency with communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Yammer/Viva Engage.
  • Experience with content management systems (CMS) or intranet publishing tools preferred.
  • Basic design capability using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar tools preferred.
  • Understanding of social media strategy and analytics (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, YouTube).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
  • Basic knowledge of media monitoring platforms or analytics dashboards (e.g., Meltwater, Sprout Social) preferred.

This is a remote position but preference is someone who can be commutable to the Wayne, NJ location as needed.

Pay rate:  $21 - $23 / hr

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About us 

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.  

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.   

Getinge

At Getinge, we are committed to meet today's health care challenges together with health care providers and be part of improving patients’ lives around the globe. Our offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Our journey started in the village of Getinge on the Swedish west coast back in 1904. Today, our operations cover more than 40 countries and we have over 10 000 employees. Every single one of us with the firm belief that saving lives is the best job in the world. Please be aware that LinkedIn is a third-party operated social media site unaffiliated with Getinge. Getinge does not control and is not responsible for the privacy or security policies or practices on this site or any third-party websites that we may link to through this site. We recommend that you carefully review the privacy and security practices of this site and any linked third-party websites. We are not responsible for the accuracy of any information, opinions, claims, or statements posted by our followers or other users of this site. Getinge reserves all rights relating to our account on this site, including, but not limited to, removing postings. While Getinge's product-related advertisement and information is intended to be disseminated only in jurisdictions where the license to market such products has been granted, Getinge has no control over how our posted content is further disseminated through LinkedIn. Therefore, as posts are shared or liked by our followers or other LinkedIn users, we have no control over the geographic reach of such posts, comments, and communications. Please, note the foregoing when reading product-related social media posts and corroborate with local representatives for product licensing.

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