What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications & Social Media Internship (22260) position at Cantex Continuing Care Network?
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: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
Please visit cantexcc.com for more information about our organization.
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.