Science Communications Internship (Paid Internship)
The Research!America alliance advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all. We advocate for a federal policy climate that helps empower our nation’s biomedical and health research sectors as they work to accelerate medical progress. For more information about Research!America, visit www.researchamerica.org.
Research!America is offering a paid, temporary Science Communications summer internship. Some telework opportunity is possible (16-40 hours per week). Interns assist the organization in advancing its mission and objectives. Internships are typically three-month full-time appointments of 40 hours/week; ideally this internship would start in mid-to-late June and end mid-September (start and end dates are flexible). The intern reports to the Manager of Communications and Marketing, who will mentor the intern, and provide regular ongoing feedback.
Objectives / Training:
- Assist with basic website content updates
- Assist with content for blog posts, web and social media accounts
- Assist with preparations for speaking engagements
- Write, proofread, fact-check, and edit articles, press materials, and emails to Research!America members
- Contribute to reports and analysis of media coverage
- Contribute to the analysis of survey data
- Participate in communications strategy and program planning meetings
- Provide on-site support at Capitol Hill briefings, programs, and other events
- Other projects as assigned
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, excellent writing and editing skills, and an interest in medical and health research and related policy issues. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Google Docs is required; experience with web content management systems, blog software, graphic design (Canva) and social media is strongly preferred.
Graduate students, PhD candidates, or post-doctoral researchers with science, health, communications, public policy, or related degree or degree program are preferred.
To Apply
Research!America is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
E-mail résumé (not CV), cover letter (including academic status and availability), three writing samples, and three references with contact information to hr@researchamerica.org. Please submit all materials by May 16, 2022. No calls, please.