Intern, Corporate Communications

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center • Durham, NC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s Corporate Communications team is seeking an intern to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing and communications while supporting a collaborative team. The team builds North Carolina’s life sciences brand, works to position the state as a global life sciences leader, and helps ensure the organization’s communications are consistent in writing and visual presentation. Its work includes the website, social media, news articles, email marketing, and event and trade show support.

The intern’s primary focus is assisting the Digital Content Manager with execution of the digital strategy for the NCBiotech website. The position is scheduled for 10–15 hours per week, with a flexible schedule and a 50% hybrid arrangement. The internship runs from November 1, 2026, through August 21, 2027, and pays $20 per hour. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; applicants should submit a resume and cover letter.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Zoom.
• Appropriate business etiquette in email, virtual, and in-person settings.
• Ability to interact with internal communications professionals.
• Ability to synthesize and condense information into digestible, relevant communications.
• Ability to quickly learn technical applications such as Drupal, MediaValet, and social media platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Website editing skills; preferred but not required.
• Google Analytics knowledge; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, update, and publish website content with guidance from the Digital Content Manager and internal website stakeholders.
• Add events to the NCBiotech events calendar.
• Assist with monthly website analytics reports supporting the Corporate Communications content strategy.
• Research search engine and AI engine optimization topics.
• Help upload digital images to MediaValet, a digital asset management system.
• Help pack materials for events, trade shows, and conferences.
• Support development of social media posts, tracking, and reporting as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed