Job detail for Communications Intern

Job Description

Position Purpose

Provide support to the Corporate Communications and Public Affairs team in the design, coordination, and implementation of internal and external communication initiatives, contributing to the strengthening of corporate reputation, institutional positioning, and the visibility of the company's actions in areas of innovation, access to health, sustainability, and public health.

The position offers a unique opportunity to develop experience in one of the leading companies in the health sector, interacting with local, regional, and global teams, external agencies, media outlets, and various stakeholder groups.

Main

Corporate Communication

• Support the development of content for internal and external communication channels.
• Draft press releases, briefing notes, articles, interviews, employee stories, and institutional pieces.
• Participate in updating corporate content for digital platforms and internal repositories.
• Collaborate in the preparation of executive presentations for local and regional leadership.

Digital Communication and Social Media

• Support the coordination and monitoring of content for LinkedIn, Instagram, and other corporate digital channels.
• Work with external agencies on the management of posts, graphic assets, and institutional campaigns.
• Track editorial calendars and publication schedules.
• Monitor digital performance indicators and prepare periodic reports.

Institutional Relations and Corporate Reputation

• Support institutional positioning initiatives related to access to health, innovation, sustainability, and public health.
• Conduct research and gather information for public affairs and corporate communication projects.
• Contribute to the development of materials for engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the monitoring of health sector trends, public policies, and topics of interest to the company.

Corporate Events and Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide logistical and operational support for internal events, workshops, launches, forums, and institutional activities.
• Coordinate materials, invitations, databases, and participant follow-up.
• Support the collection of photographic and audiovisual evidence of corporate events.
• Prepare reports on results and participation metrics.

Media Monitoring and Analysis

• Perform daily monitoring of traditional media, digital media, and social networks.
• Consolidate media coverage reports and reputation analysis.
• Identify communication opportunities and trends relevant to the organization.
• Support the generation of metrics and communication impact indicators.

Materials Management and Compliance

• Support document management and the organization of communication materials.
• Collaborate in tracking internal approval processes and compliance with corporate guidelines.
• Keep files, repositories, and institutional image banks updated.
• Ensure that materials meet quality, branding, and compliance standards.

Required Profile

Academic Background

Student in the final semesters of:

• Corporate Communication
• Social Communication
• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Related fields

Desirable Knowledge

• Excellent writing and spelling skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
• Basic knowledge of design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or others).
• Basic AI knowledge.
• Knowledge of corporate social media.
• Intermediate or advanced English.
• Interest in public health, sustainability, corporate affairs, and institutional reputation.

Competencies

• Effective communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Organization and planning.
• Analytical thinking.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Proactivity.
• Collaborative work.
• Adaptability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What the intern will learn

• Corporate communication strategies in a multinational company.
• Reputation and institutional image management.
• Relations with media and stakeholders.
• Digital communication and corporate social media.
• Public affairs and health policies.
• Organization of corporate events.
• Working with regional and global teams.
• Compliance processes in the pharmaceutical industry.

Required Skills:

Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Proficiency, Vendor Relationship Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

10/14/2026

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