Spring Internship – Public Affairs

PHRMA•Washington, DC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

PhRMA is seeking an intern to support Public Affairs Department initiatives, activities and priorities at its Washington, D.C. headquarters. The intern will assist members of the department and work with multiple teams. The department handles issues management and integrated campaigns that advance the biopharmaceutical industry and support advocacy on federal, state and international public policy issues. The internship may involve public affairs and strategic communications efforts related to health care, prescription drug costs, the pharmaceutical supply chain, research and development, and other topics. This is a paid internship beginning January 19, 2027, lasting three months, with up to 25 hours of work per week.

Requirements

Be a current undergraduate or graduate student in Communications, Public Affairs, Political Communication, Public Health or a related field.
Have an interest in health or life sciences policy and politics.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Have exceptional organizational and project management skills.
Have a strong desire to build relationships and collaborate.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to process information strategically and creatively.
Be curious about AI and media industry trends.
Be able to manage and complete projects end to end in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Draft messaging and communications materials, including blog posts, digital promotional pieces, op-eds, press releases, talking points, presentations and other materials.
Conduct background research and monitor media coverage of industry and relevant policy issues.
Support the ongoing development and execution of paid media campaigns.
Draft weekly updates, reports, correspondence and slide decks.
Support meetings, including gathering and assembling information.
Attend internal meetings, coordinate with staff to develop agendas, and ensure appropriate follow-up and outputs, including meeting summaries.
Perform other duties as assigned.