Co-op, Media Relations

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Biogen in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Communications Intern to support global media relations and external communications initiatives. You will help manage media outreach, develop press releases, social content, and briefing documents while analyzing sentiment and industry trends.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, fast-paced work, and exposure to neuroscience-focused campaigns in a global context. Hybrid work arrangements are available for this six-month internship.

Qualifications

• Currently an undergraduate student in Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in media, marketing, and science.
• Strong writing, research, and digital platform skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft content for corporate announcements.
• Conduct media landscape research.
• Prepare briefing kits for executives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies.

Skills

Strong writing

Research

Digital platform skills

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate in Journalism/PR

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Digital analytics tools

Job description

Role: Biogen Communications Intern supporting global media relations and external communications initiatives. Objectives include managing media outreach, developing communication materials (press releases, social media, briefing documents), and analyzing company sentiment and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• drafting content for corporate announcements
• conducting media landscape research
• preparing briefing kits for executives
• collaborating with internal stakeholders and external agencies

Requirements

• current undergraduate in Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
• demonstrated interest in media/marketing and science
• strong writing, research, and digital platform skills
• attention to detail
• ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• background in journalism or marketing
• familiarity with digital tools and emerging media technologies

High-value specifics

• internship duration of 6 months (January-June 2027)
• hybrid location in Cambridge, MA
• flexible work arrangements

Compensation

• $23.00-$27.00 hourly
• contingent on academic level
• benefits supporting educational employees

The role involves supporting the company's reputation as an innovative leader in neuroscience, with a focus on corporate communication campaigns, media monitoring, and content development.

Overall, this position offers practical experience in biopharma corporate communications within a global neuroscience context, emphasizing industry trend analysis, media engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.