CCMO Intern

How to Apply

A cover letter and two writing samples are required for consideration for this position. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and writing samples as one document. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to share a link to their online portfolio that showcases their experience.

Job Summary

We are seeking an extremely organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Communications & Marketing Intern to support our Chief Communications and Marketing Officer (CCMO). This role is ideal for a student looking to develop strong skills in executive communications, content development, and strategic marketing.

The intern will assist with drafting presentations, preparing reports, conducting research, and completing a variety of high impact tasks delegated by the CCMO. This role offers meaningful exposure to senior-level decision making, organizational strategy, and enterprise-wide communication initiatives.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

• Writing: Draft and refine executive-level presentations, talking points, visual materials, and internal communications.
• Project management: Manage projects including the overall organization of key initiatives, milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Organization: Support the creation of reports, summaries, dashboards, and briefing documents for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Quality assurance: Proofreading, editing, and formatting materials to create consistency and accuracy, and in alignment with Michigan Medicine's brand and style guidelines and the CCMO's tone and voice.
• Support: Manage delegated tasks and projects from the CCMO with professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Research: Conduct research to fact check and inform communication and marketing strategies or support special initiatives.

Required Qualifications*

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or related field.
• Exceptional organizational, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skilled in PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft 365; ability to create visually compelling presentations is a plus.
• Experience writing AI prompts to help streamline work and create efficiencies.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn from a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience with communication tools such as SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, or similar platforms.
• Basic design or data visualization capabilities (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express, Power BI, etc.).
• Interest in internal communications, executive communications, or marketing strategies.

How You'll Grow

• Hands-on experience supporting a C-suite executive.
• Opportunities to build a strong portfolio of communication projects.
• Exposure to enterprise communications, digital workplace tools, and communication strategies.
• Mentorship and professional development within a skilled communications team.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

• Work to be primarily remote with 2 days in the office a month.
• Ability to plan, estimate, organize, and monitor projects.
• Ability to keep projects on track creatively, and in accordance with stakeholder objectives and deadlines.
• This position requires communication and basic design skills along with strong organization and collaboration abilities. Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and listening.
• Job limited to May to August 2026.
• 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, some weekends and evenings required.
• Pay rate: $15 per hour

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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CCMO Intern

PROF MISC (TEMP)

Full-Time

Temporary

Nonexempt

Exec Vp Med Affairs

3/18/2026 - 4/01/2026