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Communications Intern - Summer 2027

Irving, Texas, Richmond, Virginia Job ID JR0152681 Category Intern, Administrative Support Post Date Sep. 02, 2026
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McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary
Commercial Strategy and Innovation is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Communications Intern for Summer 2027 to support our internal and external communications efforts. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate communications within the healthcare technology sector.

Intern Program Details:

·       Paid Internship

·       Full time / 10 weeks

·       Position will be based out of Texas, Georgia, or Virginia

·       The internship program provides networking, access to executives, structured performance & coaching

·       Experiential learning and training provided by exposure to subject matter experts

Job Responsibilities
* Assist in drafting, editing and proofreading a variety of communications materials, including internal announcements, press releases, website content, social media posts, presentations, etc.
* Support the planning and execution of internal and external communication campaigns and events.
* Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities and media coverage to inform communications strategies.
* Manage and update content on internal communication platforms and external digital channels.
* Collaborate with various departments to gather information and ensure consistent messaging.
* Assist with media monitoring and reporting on communications effectiveness.
* Provide general administrative support to the Communications team as needed.

Job Qualifications
* Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English or a related field.
* Expected graduation date of Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems preferred.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
* Solid attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Prior internship experience in communications or a related field is a plus.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$17.33 - $28.88

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:

McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:

  • McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
  • McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
  • McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com

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