Corporate Communications Internship

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions —because we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. Here, you can join our more than 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to make a real impact on people’s lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: windowtext;">Global Internship Program:</span></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Exciting Opportunity to be part of the Labcorp 2022 Global Internship Program!</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We offer real work assignments that compliment an education in STEM+ Healthcare and Business disciplines, are challenging and recognized to the organization as valuable. In addition, we encourage professional development and career exploration through program workshops, each designed to help students prepare for a thriving career in our industry. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In addition to departmental and professional development work, our interns have the opportunity:</span></p><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">To showcase their work to senior management, their supervisor and mentors </span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Participate in a group philanthropic project as part of our dedication to the community</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Capitalize on a dedicated training and development program that will support your scientific and professional career aspirations, and take pride in delivering scientific work that helps save the lives of millions of people around the world. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Communications Internship</strong></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Communications Intern will have an opportunity to work across various functional areas in Labcorp’s growing Communications department. The ideal candidate is someone who is a strong writer, thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple assignments. The intern will serve as an important resource as the department works to enhance Labcorp’s brand, protect its reputation and develop and execute communications strategies that advance enterprise and business priorities.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities and Activities:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">12-week, communications rotational internship assisting all functional areas of the department, including Executive Communications; Media Relations and PR; Internal Communications; and Employee Channels.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Draft communications such as intranet articles, media statements and press materials, executive communications and social media posts.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support media monitoring through Factiva and Cision, attend meetings with external PR agencies, prepare nominations for corporate awards and recognitions, and craft campaign reports as well as meeting summaries and action items.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support our digital workplace transformation by coordinating end-user focus groups to better understand our employees’ unique needs, assessing our existing technology and conducting industry research.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Participate in a project that will focus on one or more areas of the department; exact topic of project to be determined.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"> </p><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><ul><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in communications, journalism, marketing and/or business preferred.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Exceptional analytical skills to identify key business and consumer insights and market needs.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Superior communication and presentation skills; exceptional editing skills.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Deadline oriented with the ability to set priorities.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong interpersonal skills; confident, articulate, diplomatic, collaborative and responsive.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Challenges traditional thinking and brings new ideas to the table.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficiency in relevant computer applications essential to presentations, communication and reporting, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and various social media platforms.</span></li></ul><h2>Experience:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Previous professional experience not required</span></p>