Intern, Corporate Communications

Hi Tarsan! 

Thanks for your interest in this position.  Please review the details and if role and if it's something that could match your career goals, connect with your current manager and HRBP to discuss if your experience and skills line up. If everything is a go, please apply and the Talent Acquisition team will contact you for an interview so we can also get to know you better.  

- Your Human Resources Team

About the Role:

Tarsus is looking for a communications intern who is passionate about storytelling, collaboration, and making an impact. This summer, you’ll work alongside a diverse team with deep expertise, gain real-world communications experience, and help strengthen a culture centered on innovation and patient care.

Let’s talk about some of the key responsibilities of the role:

Support internal communications and social media teams on a range of initiatives designed to strengthen employee storytelling, refine social media content and enhance overall engagement.

• Support internal employee storytelling efforts by creatively sourcing and developing authentic stories from fellow Tarsans that strengthen connections, support business goals and reinforce our commitment to key stakeholders.


• Lead the roll-out of one internal program or policy, facilitating communications planning and execution with the support of our communications team


• Track and analyze trends metrics related to various internal communications activities, including (but not limited to): weekly internal newsletters, company-wide emails, and intranet campaigns


• Identify and capitalize on relevant social trends to develop timely content that resonates with internal and external audiences


• Support social media influencer program, developing ideas for future influencer partnerships and content


• Conduct audit of Tarsus social media platforms; develop social media trends report for content and platforms


• Participate in communications team meetings and agency partner meetings

Factors for Success:

• Current undergraduate student majoring in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field with an interest in healthcare


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills


• Knowledge of social media channels and trends


• Experience with graphic design (such as Canva) and/or video editing a plus, but not required


• A willingness to voice thoughts, opinions, considerations, and concerns


• Organized and able to manage and plan out day/tasks


• An appetite to listen and learn from our customers to form a deep appreciation of the key insights that will drive execution excellence


• Team player willing to collaborate within the function, cross-functionally, and with external partners

A Few Other Details Worth Mentioning:

• The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with a courtyard, table tennis, snacks and drinks, and occasional catered meals. We provide a hybrid work environment.


• We are passionate about our culture! Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact.


• Your ten-week summer internship at Tarsus will consist of a variety of activities to enhance your experience such as lunch and learns, development opportunities, offsite volunteering, company-wide social events, and more!


• This position reports directly to our Assoc Dir, Internal Communications.

The expected hourly pay for this position is $26/hour for an undergraduate student.

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