External Communications Internship

About the Job

Roche is a leading global healthcare company dedicated to preventing, stopping, and curing diseases. We believe that every voice matters and encourage open dialogue, personal expression, and genuine connections. As an External Communications Graduate Learner, you will help shape how the world sees Roche through digital marketing, media relations, and corporate branding.

The Position

As a student or recent graduate in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Journalism, you will gain hands‑on experience in:

• Supporting external reputation and brand visibility.
• Engaging patients, partners, and the public.
• Contributing to a purpose‑driven, innovation‑led pharmaceutical environment.

The Opportunity – Core Responsibilities

Public Relations and Media Support

• Collaborate with PR agencies and media partners on campaigns.
• Monitor media coverage and track press visibility.
• Draft and proofread media releases, event summaries, and thought‑leadership pieces.
• Maintain leadership and company directory profiles to maximize marketing opportunities.

Digital Marketing and Social Media

• Plan, compile, and schedule content across social media platforms.
• Assisted in developing social media strategies and content calendars.
• Respond professionally to social media inquiries.
• Track digital performance analytics and provide insights for improvement.
• Capture and curate visual content (photos, short videos, infographics).

Website and Online Content Management

• Publish and update website content such as articles, announcements, and leadership profiles.
• Ensure content is accurate, timely, and compliant with branding and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to source and develop new online content.

Events, Branding, and Special Projects

• Support coordination and promotion of public events, media briefings, and campaigns.
• Help execute corporate branding initiatives and maintain visual consistency.
• Assist in marketing milestones, partnerships, and corporate achievements.
• Contribute to special projects that enhance external communication visibility.

Administration and Reporting

• Handle day‑to‑day administrative tasks within the communications team.
• Prepare monthly communication reports summarizing digital analytics and PR activities.
• Maintain boilerplates, milestone trackers, and content libraries.
• Act as a backup for collateral distribution and invoice processing.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a candidate with:

• A tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong writing and digital communication skills.
• Familiarity with content management systems and social media platforms.
• Knowledge of media monitoring and analytics tools is a plus.
• A creative, organized, and proactive mindset with a genuine interest in healthcare and corporate reputation management.

Who We Are

Roche is part of a global workforce of over 100,000 employees working to innovate and improve health outcomes. Our efforts reach more than 26 million patients worldwide and support over 30 billion diagnostics tests. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply

To apply, please visit careers.roche.com.