Strategic Communications Internship

As a Strategic Communications Intern at Cambia, you’ll support the execution of strategic communications plans for various corporate initiatives, assist with media monitoring and analysis, and collaborate on digital campaign strategies. You'll develop communication materials such as talking points, FAQs, and social media posts while conducting research on relevant trends and themes in the industry.

To qualify for the Strategic Communications Internship with Cambia, you should be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field, with a minimum of two years of college education. A required GPA of 3.2 or higher, strong writing and editing skills, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite are essential.

Yes, Cambia offers flexible work-from-home options for most roles, including the Strategic Communications Internship. However, interns must reside in Portland, OR during the internship and have reliable internet connectivity to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.

During your internship at Cambia, you will gain hands-on experience in corporate communications and public relations. You'll learn to craft strategic messaging, develop insightful materials, and engage in stakeholder interactions—essential skills for a future career in communications.

The base pay for the Strategic Communications Internship at Cambia ranges from $22 to $28 per hour, depending on your experience. This competitive pay reflects our commitment to providing rewarding opportunities for students and recent graduates.

When answering this question, provide a clear example that highlights your role, the challenges faced, and the outcomes. Focus on how your communication skills contributed to the success of the project and relate it to the skills needed for the Strategic Communications Internship at Cambia.

In your response, outline your organizational strategies, such as prioritizing tasks, breaking projects into manageable steps, and maintaining communication with team members. Emphasize how your approach aligns with the fast-paced environment at Cambia.

Discuss any specific tools you have used, such as Google Alerts, Hootsuite, or other social media analytics platforms. Connect this knowledge to how you would use similar tools at Cambia to support media monitoring efforts in your role.

Detail your strategy for understanding the audience and key messaging. Illustrate how you would combine creativity with insights from research to develop engaging content that reflects Cambia’s values and mission.

Before the interview, research Cambia's core values and mission to transform healthcare. Convey your understanding of how Cambia operates and express any personal connections you have to its goals, demonstrating your motivation for the internship.

Your answer should reflect a genuine passion for storytelling, engagement, and how effective communication can impact communities and organizations, particularly in healthcare. Highlight any relevant experiences that led you to this interest.

Provide a specific example that showcases your ability to communicate effectively, listen to others, and contribute positively to team dynamics. Relate your experience to how collaboration is essential in a role with Cambia.

Discuss current trends you’ve researched, such as the rise of digital communication, the importance of transparency, or the role of social responsibility in PR. Show how these trends could affect Cambia’s communications strategies.

Explain your process of tailoring messages based on the target audience. You can touch on adjusting tone, language complexity, and content formats, illustrating how this adaptability is vital for your role at Cambia.

Your answer should explore clarity, sincerity, and relevance. Use examples to support your points and show how your understanding of effective communication aligns with Cambia’s commitment to stakeholder engagement.