Job: External Communications Intern

Company : Roche; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship

Job summary

Roche is offering an External Communications Graduate Learner internship in Johannesburg. You will gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, media relations, and corporate branding to tell Roche's story to patients, partners, and the public.

You will support external reputation initiatives, enhance brand visibility, and drive engagement in a purpose-driven pharmaceutical environment. This paid internship provides exposure to campaigns, media outreach, and content creation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Journalism.
• Maximum 1 year of professional work experience.
• Strong writing and digital communication skills.
• Familiarity with content management systems and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support collaboration with PR agencies and media partners to deliver campaigns and media outreach.
• Assist with media monitoring, coverage tracking, and compiling regular reports on press visibility and impact.
• Draft and proofread media releases, event summaries, and thought-leadership content for review.
• Help maintain and update leadership and company directory profiles to maximize marketing opportunities.

Skills

Writing

Digital communication

Education

Degree in Communications/Marketing/PR/Journalism

Tools

Content Management Systems

Social media platforms

Job description

As an External Communications Graduate Learner, you'll gain practical experience in digital marketing, media relations, and corporate branding - helping to tell the company's story to the world. You will support initiatives that strengthen the company's external reputation, enhance brand visibility, and drive engagement with patients, partners, and the public.This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to communications in a purpose-driven, innovation-led pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

• Support collaboration with PR agencies and media partners to deliver campaigns and media outreach
• Assist with media monitoring, coverage tracking, and compiling regular reports on press visibility and impact
• Draft and proofread media releases, event summaries, and thought-leadership content for review
• Help maintain and update leadership and company directory profiles to maximize marketing opportunities

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Journalism
• Maximum 1 year of professional work experience
• Strong writing and digital communication skills
• Familiarity with content management systems and social media platforms

Hiring organization

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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