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Communications & Social Media Internship (22260)

Cantex, Carrollton, TX, United States


Location Carrollton, TX

Type Internship (Part‑Time or Full‑Time)

Duration 8–10 Weeks

Reports to Communications and Digital Media Manager

What You’ll Gain

Hands‑on, real‑world experience in professional communications and social media within a large healthcare organization

Opportunities to build a strong digital portfolio through content creation, blogs, videos, and event storytelling

Exposure to corporate communications, internal engagement, and brand management in a highly regulated industry

Development of creative, writing, project management, and collaboration skills

Mentorship from experienced communications and digital media professionals

Insight into how storytelling, social media, and events support organizational culture, reputation, and employee engagement

Potential pathway to future internship extensions or full‑time opportunities based on performance and organizational needs

Job Summary Cantex Continuing Care Network is a unified healthcare organization providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home health, and senior care services. As one connected network, we deliver seamless, high‑quality care across multiple lines of business.

We are seeking a motivated, creative, and reliable Communications & Social Media Intern to join our team. This hands‑on internship provides real‑world exposure to healthcare communications, digital storytelling, and brand engagement. The intern will support content creation, social media, blogs, and events—helping tell meaningful stories about the people and services we serve.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field (real‑world experience will also be considered)

Strong writing and editing skills with attention to grammar, tone, and clarity

Working knowledge of social media platforms and current content trends

Experience with or willingness to learn creative editing tools (Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, Canva)

Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)

Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and take initiative

Professional, dependable, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Interest in healthcare communications, brand storytelling, or corporate communications is a plus

Essential Functions

Create, edit, and publish content for social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and internal channels

Develop short‑form and long‑form content such as captions, graphics, blog posts, spotlights, and announcements aligned with brand voice

Capture and create visual content including photos, short videos, reels, and event recaps

Use creative tools (Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, Canva) to produce engaging digital content

Support blog development by drafting content, editing submissions, formatting posts, and coordinating approvals

Assist with internal and external event support, including preparation, setup, content capture, and post‑event communications

Maintain content calendars, digital asset libraries, and basic performance tracking for social media engagement

Collaborate with the Communications team on campaigns, employee engagement initiatives, and storytelling projects

Ensure all content aligns with brand standards, professionalism, and compliance expectations in a healthcare environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.

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