Marketing & Communications Intern

JPA Health • Washington, DC

6d • $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team for a 10-week summer internship and immerse yourself in the world of healthcare marketing and communication. This program offers a unique opportunity to work alongside industry experts and gain practical experience in a fast-paced agency setting. As an intern, you will gain exposure to real projects, account management and client interaction, and explore various aspects of healthcare marketing and communication. Our internships offer a hybrid schedule, reporting to our Washington DC office two (2) days per week and working remotely 3 days per week. This program will run from June 2 – August 12, 2026.

Requirements

• Current graduate student or rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in liberal arts, public health, public policy, communications, , marketing, or a related field.
• Strong interest in health communications or marketing with a desire to learn about agency work.
• Strong writers and editors with AP style familiarity; adept at translating science/health topics into plain language.
• Comfort with research and data (media monitoring, social analytics, basic dashboards).
• Have an understanding of the latest social media platforms
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work are critical
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proactive attitude with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Collaborate with account teams to support day-to-day activities, including developing media lists, drafting press releases and fact sheets, and creating social media content.
• Project Coordination: Support cross-functional workstreams (PR, digital, analytics, creative, policy) and help track timelines and approvals
• Research and Analytics: Conduct research and assist in the development of campaign concepts.
• Capture metrics and support post-campaign evaluations.
• Collaboration: Participate in intern projects, working with fellow interns
• Engage with senior leadership in meetings and discussions to learn about career journeys and industry insights.
• Work collaboratively with members of all departments

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in Communications and Marketing campaign planning.
• Mentorship from subject-matter experts.
• Skill-building workshops such as unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, internal webinars through JPA’s Elevate Institute, and career management planning tools.
• Competitive pay and opportunities to advance. The anticipated starting pay for this role is $20/hour.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees