At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, we are a mission-driven organization dedicated to championing the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve.
Our team is the power behind that promise. And, as the industry rapidly evolves and we seek ways to optimize business processes and customer experiences, there’s no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us in delivering on it! As a member of Team Blue, you’ll find purpose, opportunities and the support you need to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community.
To millions of Americans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield means peace of mind when it's needed the most. That's because the Blue Cross and Blue Shield brand represents the nation's largest and most experienced health care benefit companies, providing insurance coverage to 1 out of every 3 Americans. As a licensee of the BCBS Association since 1939, BCBSNE has celebrated 80+ years of Nebraskans serving Nebraskans. Not only do we provide health insurance coverage to Nebraskans, we are also active members of the communities where our customers live and work by giving back through volunteering and our corporate social responsibility efforts. We would love for you to be a part of BCBSNE’s journey as an intern where you will gain hands-on experiences solving real-world problems.The communications intern will work closely with team members to write and edit a variety of materials to support internal communications and media relations. This individual will also assist with ongoing programs and special events.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is a Partner of Choice for the Nebraska University System. Our Interns work a hybrid schedule and spend some days working on-site at our Omaha office located in Aksarben Village. Therefore, you will need to live within commuting distance from Wednesday, May 26 – Friday, July 30, 2027.
What you'll do:
Write and edit a variety of communication pieces, including intranet and newsroom content, press releases, social media posts, posters, scripts, brochures and other company collateral
Work closely with communications staff to coordinate programs and projects
Assist with special event planning and execution
Must meet or exceed department attendance and timeliness requirements
Must work well in a team environment and be capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with others
To be considered for this position, you must have:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Journalism, English, Advertising, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or Business
Strong organizational skills with consistent attention to details and deadlines
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Strong collaboration and communication (written and verbal) skills
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of AP Style
Learn more about what makes BCBSNE such an exceptional place to work by visiting NebraskaBlue.com/Careers.
We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers and members.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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Learn more about what makes BCBSNE such an exceptional place to work by visiting NebraskaBlue.com/Careers.
We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers and members.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Journalism, English, Advertising, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or Business
- Strong organizational skills with consistent attention to detail and deadlines
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of AP Style
- Ability to work well in a team environment and build and maintain positive relationships
- Must meet or exceed department attendance and timeliness requirements
- Must live within commuting distance of the Omaha office during the internship period
What We Do
To millions of Americans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield symbolizes peace of mind when it's needed most. That’s because, collectively, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield brands represent the largest and most experienced health care benefit companies in the country. At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, our story is all about you – the people we’ve been serving since 1939. As a company born and raised in Nebraska, we believe it’s our responsibility to be an active member of the communities where we live and work alongside our customers. We envision a health care world without confusion that adds more good years to peoples' lives, and we consider it an honor to be there for you when you need us. Thank you for letting us be part of your story. 1939 was the beginning of a long tradition of health care coverage in Nebraska. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is a mid-size Nebraska business whose mission is to lead the way in supporting patient-focused care. We see the future of healthcare as one without confusion that adds more good years to peoples' lives. As a Nebraska-based company, we believe it’s our responsibility to be an active member of the communities in which our customers live and work.
