Summer Associate (Corporate Communications)
AMN Healthcare Inc.

Job Description

Welcome to AMN Healthcare - Where Talent Meets Purpose

Ever wondered what it takes to build one of the largest and most respected healthcare staffing and total talent solutions companies? It takes trailblazers, innovators, and exceptional people like you.

At AMN Healthcare, we don't just offer jobs - we build careers that make a difference.

Why AMN Healthcare? Because Excellence Is Our Standard:

• Named to Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare - three years running.
• Consistently ranked among SIA's Largest Staffing Firms in America.
• Honored with Modern Healthcare's Innovators Award for driving change through innovation.
• Proud holder of The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Staffing Companies since 2006.

Summer Associate / Intern - Corporate Communications
Job Function: Corporate Communications
Location: Hybrid (2 days/week in Dallas)

Program Details:

2026 Program Dates: June 15th - August 7th, 2023 (8 weeks)

About the AMN Healthcare Summer Associate Program:

The Summer Associate / Intern program offers an outstanding opportunity to gain hands-on experience with an innovative leader in the healthcare industry. AMN Healthcare is America's largest healthcare staffing and workforce solutions company, helping providers attract and engage clinicians through data-driven marketing, communications, and technology.

Guided by our values, AMN is committed to career growth and development. This program is designed to support personal and professional growth while providing meaningful, real-world contributions to the organization.

Position Summary :

The Corporate Communications Specialist Intern will lead a comprehensive communications research and content initiative focused on evaluating AMN Healthcare's internal messaging, corporate storytelling, digital communication channels, and competitive positioning relative to industry peers. This role provides high-visibility exposure to internal communications, executive messaging, media relations research, and enterprise-level communication strategy, with the opportunity to independently shape methodologies and deliver actionable recommendations.

Scope of Work & Responsibilities:

The intern will support strategic communications initiatives by:
• Leading a research effort assessing internal communication strategies, executive messaging, and corporate storytelling
• Independently gathering and analyzing data from competitor communication channels, newsroom content, media materials, and corporate messaging frameworks
• Leveraging communications analytics tools, research frameworks, and internal reporting systems
• Benchmarking AMN's current communications practices against competitors and industry standards
• Identifying gaps, strengths, and opportunities across communication touchpoints
• Developing insights-based recommendations to improve messaging, channel utilization, and communication strategy
• Preparing and delivering a formal presentation of findings to cross-functional stakeholders

Skills & Experience Gained:

• Hands-on experience in corporate communications and strategic message development

• Exposure to internal communications, employee engagement, and enterprise storytelling best practices

• Experience analyzing communication channels including email, intranet, video, and digital content

• Ability to synthesize research findings into clear, actionable recommendations

• Development of writing, editing, project management, and stakeholder communication skills

• Practical experience influencing communications strategy and brand reputation initiatives

Program Outcomes:

• Competitive landscape analysis informing enhancements to social media and communication strategy
  
• Clear recommendations to improve job application and candidate experience
  
• Actionable insights to strengthen AMN's digital engagement with prospective clinicians
  
• Improved marketing workflows and strategic decision-making
  
• Measurable contributions to AMN's competitive positioning in the healthcare industry
  

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
  
• 0-2 years of related experience
  
• 3.0 GPA
  

Additional Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student or recent graduate
  
• Interest in marketing, digital communications, strategy, or research
  
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
  

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  
• Clear written, verbal, and presentation abilities
  
• Comfortable conducting independent research and analysis
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  
• Curiosity, initiative, and a results-oriented mindset
  
  Work Environment / Physical Requirements
  

• Work is performed in an office/home office environment.
  
• Team Members must have the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
  

AMN Healthcare will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

Our Core Values

• Respect • Passion • Continuous Improvement • Trust • Customer Focus • Innovation

At AMN we embrace the ways we are similar and different; respecting all voices and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success. We acknowledge our shared responsibility to foster a welcoming environment where everyone feels recognized and valued. We cast a wide net to recruit and retain competitive talent and build healthcare workforces supportive of the communities we serve. We believe in the power of compassion and collaboration to build healthy communities where access to quality care is available to all. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

At AMN we recognize that in-person connections have value and promote collaboration. You will be expected to come into an AMN Healthcare office at a frequency dependent on the work arrangement for your role.

Pay Rate
$17.25 - $20.50 Hourly
Final pay rate is dependent on experience, training, education, and location.

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