Media Relations Corporate Internship (Undergraduate) at CVS Health

Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States

CVS Health Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
NoVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Undergraduate student
  • Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship (no CPT, OPT, or F-1 Visa support)
  • Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) in a hybrid model: 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in Woonsocket, RI office; 2 days remote
  • Available for 10.5-week program from May 27, 2026, to August 7, 2026 (no work on July 4th)

Responsibilities

  • Participate in projects contributing to business success
  • Engage in community service activities
  • Attend professional development workshops
  • Participate in mentorship and networking opportunities
  • Interact with senior leaders
  • Gain foundational experience in external communications, including media monitoring, press release drafting, and story pitching
  • Work closely with senior communicators and cross-functional teams to support high-impact initiatives
  • Contribute to media efforts highlighting CVS Health’s Community Impact, Sustainability, and Workforce Initiatives
  • Support real-time media strategy, thought leadership campaigns, and earned media analytics
  • Support development and execution of integrated external public relations and internal plans to drive awareness of impact on colleagues, communities, and planet
  • Contribute to and maintain team process and reporting documents, project plans, including calendar of events and media inquiries
  • Analyze and audit communications

Skills

Media Relations
Corporate Communications
Project Management
Professional Development
Networking

CVS Health

Comprehensive pharmacy and healthcare services

About CVS Health

CVS Health operates a large network of retail pharmacies and walk-in medical clinics across the United States, providing a variety of health-related products and services. Their offerings include prescription medications, over-the-counter health products, and beauty items, as well as pharmacy benefits management and specialty pharmacy services. CVS Health's integrated business model allows them to serve individual consumers, businesses, and communities effectively, with a focus on improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Unlike many competitors, CVS Health combines pharmacy services with medical care, making it easier for patients to access quality healthcare. The company's goal is to enhance access to healthcare and support individuals in achieving better health.

Woonsocket, Rhode IslandHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
DEBTCompany Stage
Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company Equity
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays

Risks

Legal challenges related to opioid prescriptions could harm CVS's reputation and finances.
The DOJ's intervention in a whistleblower lawsuit may increase legal costs for CVS.
The Horizon Organic Milk recall exposes potential vulnerabilities in CVS's supply chain.

Differentiation

CVS Health operates over 9,600 retail pharmacies and 1,100 walk-in clinics nationwide.
The company integrates pharmacy benefits management with specialty pharmacy services for comprehensive care.
CVS Health offers tailored medication plans through personalized medicine and pharmacogenomics.

Upsides

Expansion of telehealth services allows CVS to reach more patients remotely.
Increased consumer interest in wellness boosts demand for CVS's health-related products.
The trend towards value-based care aligns with CVS's integrated healthcare approach.

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