Corporate Communications Internship — Spring and Summer 2027

Job overview

The Corporate Communications Internship — Spring and Summer 2027 is based in Des Moines, IA, with a hybrid summer schedule from the corporate office; during the academic year, the role may be hybrid or fully remote. Compensation is not specified. The Corporate Communications team works to build and protect Wellmark’s reputation and support its mission of making health care better. The intern supports planning, writing, distribution, and measurement of internal and external communications across multiple channels. The work helps inform and engage employees and external audiences about key initiatives and contributes to continuous improvement through performance analysis.

What you'll do

• Partner with leaders and teams on communications supporting their objectives
• develop and publish or distribute social media posts, media pitches, news releases, and internal articles
• research communications ideas
• monitor earned and social media channels
• interview subject matter experts
• help create communications plans
• analyze performance metrics and prepare insights-focused reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

corporate communications internship

spring 2027

summer 2027

wellmark

des moines ia

part-time spring

full-time summer

hybrid

remote option during academic year

internal communications

external communications

social media

writing and content creation

health insurance industry

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The internship offers practical work experience, professional development, and opportunities to learn from subject matter experts and industry leaders.

Why this role

The internship begins part-time in spring 2027 and transitions to a full-time summer schedule in May. Summer in-office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with additional office days depending on role requirements.

About the employer

Wellmark, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.