Corporate Communications Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets. The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to unite modern wearable technologies with proven device therapies. Kestra’s solutions combine high quality and technical performance with a wearable design that provides the greatest regard for patient comfort and dignity. Innovating versatile new ways to deliver care, Kestra is helping patients and their care teams harmoniously monitor, manage, and protect life.
This position is responsible for assisting the Marketing Communications team in creating and implementing communication strategies across multiple channels. The primary focus will be on developing a corporate communication strategy and drafting and editing press releases, newsletters, social media posts, and other content to support those initiatives.
At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will have a clear understanding of how their studies directly contribute to their course of study and/or the corporate communications field.
This is a part-time summer internship position (less than 30 hrs a week), working with the Marketing Communications team at Kestra.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
 
 Project: Over the course of their internship, the Corporate Communications intern will work on a culminating project focused on Kestra's corporate communication strategy. They will research industry trends and analyze past company communications, including organic social media and press releases, to create reports on current communication initiatives. These reports will help guide the development of a corporate communication calendar. 
 
Assisting in the development and execution of communication campaigns across various channels, including social media, website, press releases, newsletters, and events. 
 
Partnering with People Operations team to develop social media strategy to support Kestra’s recruiting efforts and encourage employee referrals and company reviews. 
 
Creating weekly media monitoring and reputation management reports to provide insights into Kestra’s online perceptions and identify areas for improvement and strategic action. 
 
Conducting research and analysis to gather insights on industry trends, competitor activities, and media coverage. 
 
Drafting and editing communication materials such as press releases, newsletters, and social media posts. 
 
Support event coordination and communication strategy, including tradeshows and corporate meetings. 
 
 Project Presentation: Present internship project results and findings to the Marketing team and Kestra executive leadership at the conclusion of the internship. 
 
COMPETENCIES 
 
Passion: Contagious excitement about the company – sense of urgency. Commitment to continuous improvement. 
 
Integrity: Commitment, accountability, and dedication to the highest ethical standards. 
 
Collaboration/Teamwork: Inclusion of Team Member regardless of geography, position, and product or service. 
 
Action/Results: High energy, decisive planning, timely execution. 
 
Innovation: Generation of new ideas from original thinking. 
 
Customer Focus: Exceed customer expectations, quality of products, services, and experience always present of mind. 
 
Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes, understands, manages one’s own emotions and is able to influence others. A critical skill for pressure situations.
 
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS 
Education/Experience Required: 
 
2nd year or higher undergraduate in a business degree 
 
Strong desire to learn along with professional drive 
 
Strong organizational and project management skills 
 
Basic understanding of different marketing techniques 
 
Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
 
Working knowledge of MS Office 
 
Passion for the marketing industry and its best practices 
 
Preferred: 
 
Experience with the Adobe Suite, Google Analytics 
 
Understanding of content management systems (WordPress, Wix, Weebly etc.) 
 
Familiarity with marketing automation software like Hubspot 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT 
 
Indoor open office environment 
 
Minimal noise volume typical to an office environment 
 
Extended/overtime hours when needed 
 
Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare. Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment, post-offer. 
 
INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY 
 
Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within the past 6 months 
 
Must not have completed one year of continual employment with Kestra Medical Technologies 
 
Must be at least 18 years of age 
 
Must possess unrestricted work authorization 
 
Must provide own transportation to/from work 
 
Must successful complete and pass a criminal and employment background screening that meets the allowable FDA requirements and is in accordance with EEOC rules and regulations 
 
Must successfully pass a pre-internship drug screen 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
 
Frequent repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as keyboard and mouse usage 
 
Frequent stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time 
 
Frequent computers use 
 
Frequent phone and other business machine use 
 
Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds 
 
TRAVEL 
Occasional travel, domestic and international, may be required, less than 10% 
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 
PROGRAM LENGTH
The approximate dates of this internship are May 2025 - August 2025. Interns must be available to work for the duration of the internship. 
Benefits
Pay equity is an important part of Kestra’s Culture. Our compensation ranges are guided by national and local salary surveys and take into consideration experience level and internal equity. Each role is benchmarked based on the job description provided. If your qualifications and/or experience level are outside of the posted position, we encourage you to apply as we are growing fast and roles that are coming soon may not be posted.
Pay: $25.00/hour
Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare.  Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.