Horizon Therapeutics Seeks Intern, Corporate Communications - Winter/Spring 2021
Intern, Corporate Communications - Winter/Spring 2021
Location: Lake Forest, IL
Job type: This is an internship that will start at the beginning of 2021 for the Winter/Spring semester. The team is ideally looking for candidates who can work at least 20 hours per week.
Role Summary:
The corporate communications team is looking for a highly motivated, creative and organized communications intern. This position is suited for candidates looking to gain a broader understanding of communications roles within an organization and is ideal for those interested in content creation and messaging, Candidate should have excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills, as well as strong writing and social media aptitude.
Responsibilities:
Support the strategic development, implementation and management of integrated communications and media to help drive business priorities
Assist in the development and execution of PR campaigns
Help interview, write articles, post stories and brainstorm new ideas for company intranet
Conceptualize and create visually compelling content for social media posts, intranet and other company communications
Assist in maintaining social media, intranet and communications calendars
Assist in producing internal and external company videos
Anticipate, identify and report trends in media that impact Horizon operations
Engage with multiple business units
Participate in ad hoc projects and tasks as needed
Complete and present a milestone project that addresses current topics in the industry
Qualifications and Skills Required:
Declared major in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or related field required
Currently attending or just graduated from a 4-year undergraduate program, or working towards a Master's degree in related field
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Forward thinker, responsive and creative
Professional demeanor
Self-starter attitude
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to fast changing business priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign or similar software
Writing samples will be required
Horizon Core Values & Competencies:
Growth
Manages Ambiguity
Strategic Mindset
Demonstrates Self-awareness
Cultivates Innovation
Develops Talent
Accountability
Drives Results
Ensures Accountability
Decision Quality
Transparency
Courage
Collaboration
Instills Trust
About Horizon
Working at Horizon is more than a job – it’s personal. For us, success is measured by the numbers that matter most – the number of lives we touch, the number we change and those we work tirelessly to help save. We’re a team of agile, out-of-the-box thinkers who are inspired to do more because we know we’re a part of something bigger. We strive to build meaningful careers at a company whose values we share because when we live up to our potential, we help others live up to theirs.
Horizon is focused on researching, developing and commercializing medicines that address critical needs for people impacted by rare and rheumatic diseases. Our pipeline is purposeful: we apply scientific expertise and courage to bring clinically meaningful therapies to patients. We believe science and compassion must work together to transform lives. For more information on how we go to incredible lengths to impact lives, please visit follow us @HorizonNews on Twitter, like us on Facebook or explore career opportunities on LinkedIn.
Apply here: https://www.horizon.com/careers/intern-corporate-communications
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