Communications and Public Affairs Co-Op

Flagship Pioneering•Cambridge, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This co-op position offers the opportunity to gain exposure into the field of communications and public affairs. Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health, sustainability and beyond. The Flagship Communications and Public Affairs team is responsible for overseeing all aspects of communications, government and regulatory affairs, and social impact. This portfolio includes corporate communications, media relations, executive communications, internal communications, creative content, digital strategy, social media, and events. As a member of Flagship’s Communications and Public Affairs team, you will take on multiple responsibilities related to monitoring Flagship’s media presence, contributing to media relations strategy for Flagship and its companies, writing for Flagship’s social media channels, contributing to creative content, and helping advance projects across the CPA portfolio. The co-op position is full-time (40 hrs/week), based in Cambridge, MA, and reports to the Senior Director, Communications and Media Relations. This position is hybrid with at least four days a week on-site required.

Requirements

You have a curiosity for and a desire to learn about corporate communications, media relations, and public affairs.
You possess the ability to write clearly and succinctly for different business channels.
You are detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
You are an effective communicator who is comfortable asking questions as well as sharing your ideas.
You are an undergraduate student currently enrolled in Northeastern University and approved by the university to participate in the spring 2027 co-op cycle.
You have a demonstrated interest in communications, media relations, or journalism.
You have excellent written and spoken English skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Canva.
You have work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Express, Premiere Pro) and AI tools are a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct research to support communications strategy and planning across the team.
Assist the communications team in developing and implementing executive thought leadership plans by updating calendar and databases of relevant conferences and award opportunities.
Monitor media coverage of Flagship and its ecosystem of companies and compile media reports, gaining experience with industry PR tools including Muck Rack.
Assist in the creation of media materials such as media briefings.
Maintain and update media contact lists, inclusive of content creators.
Assist with social media management and content creation for Flagship’s social, digital, and internal channels, using tools including Canva and the Adobe Creative Suite.
Work collaboratively with other Communications & Public Affairs team members to support projects across the team as needed.
Participate in weekly Communications & Public Affairs team meetings.