Communications Intern

Siemens Healthineers; Karnataka; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Part time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers in India is seeking an External Affairs Communications Intern to support a global team in driving impactful branding, content development, and stakeholder engagement. The role offers hands-on experience in corporate communications, event execution, advocacy, and operational support across time zones, with a focus on clear, consistent messaging and brand alignment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to draft articles, newsletters, social media content, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in media studies, mass communication, public health, public policy, or a related field.
• Strong research skills to explore and analyze topics.
• Experience in brand management and social media engagement.
• Working knowledge of video editing and event coordination/management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional, multi-time-zone teams.
• Native-level written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic communications initiatives and special projects.
• Draft materials and coordinate with stakeholders for fact sheets.
• Assist in brand-building and social media content planning.
• Support planning and execution of internal and external events.
• Develop presentations and visually appealing communication materials.
• Handle admin tasks including PO tracking, invoicing, and vendor coordination.

Skills

Research skills

Brand management

Social media engagement

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities:

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative External Affairs Communications Intern to support the Global External Affairs Communications team in driving impactful communication, branding, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate communications, brand management, content development, event execution, advocacy and administrative operations within a dynamic and collaborative global environment.

Strategic Communications Support

• Assist the Global External Affairs Communications team in executing strategic communication initiatives and special projects.
• Support the development and implementation of communication plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Conduct research on emerging trends, industry developments, and communication best practices.
• Awareness of regulatory/government guidelines for MedTech sector on a regular basis.

Content Development & Management

• Conduct background research on key global health topics.
• Draft communication materials including articles, newsletters, social media content, presentations, and internal communications.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather information and develop fact sheets.

Branding & Digital Communications

• Support brand-building initiatives and ensure consistency of brand guidelines across communication materials.
• Assist in social media content planning, monitoring, and performance tracking.

Events & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support coordination and execution of internal and external events, and campaigns.
• Assist in managing event checklist and planner.

Presentation & Communication Materials

• Assist in developing presentations (PowerPoint) for various communication activities.
• Create visually appealing communication materials using presentation and design tools.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Support administrative processes including Purchase Orders (POs), invoice tracking, vendor coordination, and documentation management.
• Maintain communication records, trackers, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with internal functions to ensure smooth operational execution of communication activities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in media studies, Mass Communication, Public Health, Public Policy, or a related field preferred.
• Strong research skills with the ability to explore and analyse new and emerging topics.
• Demonstrated expertise in brand management and social media engagement.
• Working knowledge of video editing and event coordination/management.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and Adobe Creative Suite (or equivalent tools).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, while managing stakeholder alignment across multiple time zones.
• Native-level proficiency in both written and spoken English.