2026 Summer Intern - Public Affairs & Access: Employee Communications & Engagement (Corporate Communications)
About The Position
Public Affairs & Access is a multi-disciplinary organization that includes Access Solutions & Patient Support; Channel & Contract Management; Corporate Communications; External Affairs; Patient Strategy; Policy, Evidence, & Access Strategy; and Strategic Business Operations. Our mission is to drive positive change in the healthcare system so that every patient can access our science. We lead the development of meaningful partnerships, forward-looking pricing, contracting and distribution strategies, and proactive policy solutions that advance a more equitable and hopeful future for all of those who need our therapies. This position is based in South San Francisco, CA, On-Site. The Employee Communications and Engagement team (ECE) within Genentech’s Corporate Communications team is seeking a summer intern to support our work in internal communications, employee engagement and employee giving and volunteerism. The intern will also be encouraged to gain cross-functional experience across Public Affairs & Access to better understand how we leverage our communications, market access, government affairs, and externally-facing capabilities to drive impact for our patients, our people, and our communities where we live and work. Interns will have peer-to-peer support, networking opportunities, and career development opportunities with other interns in Public Affairs & Access as well as throughout Genentech. Each year, ECE plans and leads Genentech Gives Back, a beloved annual tradition where employees come together to support nonprofit organizations in our communities through volunteering and giving. To date, we have volunteered more than 133,810 hours and contributed over $5.5 million through grants and individual employee contributions during Genentech Gives Back.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree, or must have attained a Bachelor's degree (recent graduates not currently enrolled in a grad program)
- Must be pursuing a Master's degree or must have attained a Master's degree
- Required majors: Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Marketing, Organizational Communications
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion
- Proficiency with Google Suite
Nice To Haves
- Digital / social media skills
- Event planning experience
- Experience with Wordpress, Canva or other web or digital design platforms
Responsibilities
- Developing web, email and social media style content
- Designing visual assets such as videos and event promos
- Attending volunteer events to take photos and develop stories for digital channels
- Supporting & partnering with workstream leads on event execution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
