2025 Summer Intern - Science Communications (Corporate Communications)

2025 Summer Intern - Science Communications (Corporate Communications)

Department Summary

Science Communications highlights Genentech's scientific breakthroughs and novel approaches, reinforcing Genentech's scientific leadership; we showcase our talented people, elevating Genentech Research and Early Development's (gRED) reputation as the best place to conduct cutting-edge science, in order to attract and retain talent; and we reinforce Genentech's unique approach to collaboration, as well as our deep scientific expertise and entrepreneurial spirit, for current and potential partners.

This internship position is located in SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, On-Site.

The Opportunity

Science Communications is looking for an intern to help our work in highlighting scientific breakthroughs with novel approaches and showcasing our talented scientists and researchers to elevate Genentech's reputation as the best place to conduct cutting-edge science. Examples of responsibilities may include:

• Support the development and implementation of Genentech's Research and Early Development (gRED) external communications plan.

• Support the execution of new and existing communications initiatives (Behind the Science gene.com editorials, social media campaigns, Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar Podcast, etc.).

• Coordinate with Genentech Corporate and Internal Communications teams to develop stories about gRED science and milestones.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June and are as follows:

  • May 12, 2025

  • May 19, 2025

  • June 2, 2025

  • June 16, 2025

• A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.

• Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.

• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

Who You Are (Required)

Required Education. You meet one of the following criteria:

- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).

- Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).

- Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).

- Must have attained a Master's Degree.

- Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

- Must have attained a PhD.

Required Majors: Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Science, Science Communications, Science Writing or related.

Required Skills:

• Passionate for creative storytelling, science and innovation.

• Demonstrated ability to write, perhaps a blog post or school paper.

• Strong understanding of evolving technology and communication platforms including digital and social media.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

• Science or communication background preferred.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $23-$45 hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

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