Public Affairs Internship – Health Policy & Communications

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking an internship candidate to support Public Affairs Department initiatives at our Washington, D.C. Headquarters office. The intern will assist team members and collaborate across multiple groups.

This paid internship runs for 3 months, starting January 19, 2027, and will require up to 25 hours per week. The role focuses on health policy, communications, and campaigns, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in Communications, Public Affairs, Political Communication, Public Health or related field with an interest in health/life sciences policy and politics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Strong desire to build relationships/collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to strategically and creatively process information.
• Curiosity to stay abreast of AI and media industry trends.
• Ability to manage and complete projects end to end in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Drafting messaging and communications materials, including blog posts and other digital promotional pieces, op-eds, press releases, talking points, presentations and other materials.
• Conducting background research and monitoring media coverage of industry and relevant policy issues.
• Supporting the ongoing development and execution of paid media campaigns.
• Drafting weekly updates, reports, correspondence and slide decks.
• Providing support for meetings, including gathering and assembling information.
• Attending internal meetings, coordinating with staff to develop agendas and ensuring proper follow-up and output, including meeting summaries.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通

Organizational skills

Project management

Relationship building

Curiosity about AI and media trends

Time management

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in Communications/Public Affairs/Political Communication/Public Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking an internship candidate to support Public Affairs Department initiatives at our Washington, D.C. Headquarters office. The intern will assist team members and collaborate across multiple groups.

This paid internship runs for 3 months, starting January 19, 2027, and will require up to 25 hours per week. The role focuses on health policy, communications, and campaigns, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in