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Student Intern

Advocate Health · Oak Brook, IL

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Walk me through a social media post you created from start to finish, from the idea to the final published piece.

whether the candidate understands the full content creation process, not just execution

Tell me about a time you had to manage several small tasks or deadlines at once without someone checking in on you constantly.

self-direction, since this role is described as remote and independent

Tell me about a piece of writing you're proud of and why it worked.

actual writing quality and self-awareness about craft

Describe a time you had to build a working relationship with someone more senior than you, like a manager or professor, to get something done.

comfort interacting with directors and department staff as the posting requires

Why does working in healthcare communications specifically interest you, versus social media for another kind of company?

genuine motivation and whether they understand the sensitivity required around health content

Technical

What social media platforms do you use most, and how would your approach differ posting for Facebook versus LinkedIn versus Instagram?

basic platform literacy and whether they grasp that content should be tailored, not copy-pasted

What design or graphic tools have you used to make things like infographics or social posts?

actual hands-on tool experience versus general interest in design

Have you used any social media management or scheduling tools before, like Hootsuite or Sprout Social? If not, how would you go about learning one quickly?

comfort learning new software and honesty about current skill level

What does auditing a social media account actually involve, in your understanding?

whether they have real exposure to account audits or are guessing

Situational

Say you notice a negative comment or review on one of our accounts. What do you do first?

judgment around brand risk and knowing when to escalate versus respond directly

Imagine you're given a vague assignment, like 'come up with some content ideas for Nurses Week.' How would you approach that?

initiative and ability to turn an open-ended ask into concrete deliverables

How would you explain a health topic or hospital service to a general audience in a short social post, without sounding overly clinical?

ability to translate healthcare information into accessible, brand-appropriate language

This internship is mostly remote with occasional in-person projects. How do you stay organized and communicative when you're not physically with your team?

fit for a remote, PRN schedule and ability to self-manage without daily oversight

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 14206 Enterprise Corporate - People & Culture Workforce Development Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN, days, primarily remote with some opportunity for in person gathering and projects if located in one of our markets (Chicago, IL, Milwaukee, WI, Charlotte, NC, Macon, GA or Rome, GA). Pay Range: $18.85 - $28.30 Social Media Internship for college/university junior or senior, or recent graduate, obtaining BA/BS/MBA in public relations, marketing, journalism/mass communications or equivalent area of focus. Overview: Advocate Health’s Social Media Internship allows students to gain experience working alongside social media professionals managing the 3rd largest non-for-profit’s social media presence. Interns will be able to gain valuable and marketable experience in the social media field. Responsibilities include: • Produce social media posts for Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram including graphics, written content, videos, etc. • Monitor social media activity on brand accounts, including reviews, messages, comments, etc. • Design graphics for Facebook and Instagram including infographics for social media platforms as needed. • Help with projects pertaining to management of social media accounts, audits and presentations. • Assist with profile reviews, managing social media databases, marketing projects and more. • Boost writing and editorial skills by assisting on a variety of external communications initiatives. • Gain experience in social media management tools. • Enhance business acumen by building relationships with administrative managers, directors and other department members. • Assist with ideation of social media initiatives. Qualifications: • Passion for social media, marketing, writing and health care • College/university junior or senior, or recent graduate, obtaining BA/BS/MBA in public relations, marketing, journalism/mass communications or equivalent area of focus • Excellent written and verbal communications skills • Self-motivated and effective task manager • High level of creativity and ability to think outside of the box • Ability to work independently and think critically • Organized and detail oriented • Access to reliable transportation • Knowledge of social media and marketing strategies, journalism or media relations preferred This is a grant funded intern position. To meet the guidelines of the grant, we'd like to have a college student who is from one of the following Chicago zip codes: 60608,60609,60612,60615,60617,60619,60620,60621,60622,60623,60624,60629,60632,60632,60636,60637,60639,60644,60647,60649,60651,60653,60707 60827 Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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