Social Media Intern

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Part-time Social Media Intern Intern to join our team! This position will support the Texas Oncology Corporate Marketing Team. The end date of this internship will tentatively be May 31, 2026 but can change due to the needs of the department.

As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 280+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation's largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.

What does the Social Media Intern do?

This remote internship offers hands-on experience in healthcare communications, social media management, and visual content creation in a meaningful, patient-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Social Media Management: Create, schedule, and manage content across various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter
• Visual Content Creation: Design engaging graphics, infographics, and promotional materials using Canva and other design tools
• Content Development: Write compelling copy for social media posts, newsletters, and digital communications that align with our brand voice and healthcare compliance standards
• Campaign Support: Assist in developing and executing digital marketing campaigns to promote services, events, and patient education initiatives
• Analytics & Reporting: Monitor social media performance metrics and prepare regular reports on engagement and reach
• Community Engagement: Respond to comments and messages while maintaining professional healthcare communication standards
• Content Planning: Help develop content calendars and strategic posting schedules
• Brand Consistency: Ensure all communications maintain Texas Oncology's brand guidelines and professional standards

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
• Demonstrated experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Proficiency in Canva for graphic design and visual content creation
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail
• Understanding of social media best practices and current trends
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Professional demeanor suitable for healthcare environment
• Basic knowledge of HIPAA compliance preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship or work experience in communications, marketing, or social media
• Familiarity with social media scheduling tools (Hootsuite)
• Knowledge of healthcare communications or medical terminology
• Photography and video editing skills
• Analytics experience (social media insights)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal range.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent interaction with corporate and field staff, as well as external customers and contacts. Work may require some travel by air or automobile. Fantastic time-management skills with the ability to multi-task.