Co-op Media Relations
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Job Description
This application is for a 6month student role from July December 2025. Resume review begins in January 2025.
You will be an integral member of the Global Media Relations and External Communications team helping to manage the companys reputation with journalists and top media outlets global product and pipeline communications and analyzing public perception and sentiment about the company. In total you will be part of a 5person team that sits within the broader 30 person Global Corporate Affairs department. The department is responsible for positioning Biogen as a leader in innovative science and enhancing the companys reputation with key stakeholders employees and patients. As part of this department you will help support the companys business objectives by communicating and informing Biogens company value proposition and bringing the brands promise to life.
Position Description
- Support corporate communication campaigns and projects across Biogen.
- Draft compelling communication materials such as press releases social media posts leadership emails and blogs for corporate announcements.
- Investigate industry trends key journalists corporate awards and external speaking opportunities at conferences or panel discussions.
- Utilize A.I. tools and platforms to develop analyses of industry trends and company sentiment.
- Prepare briefing materials and talking points for executive speaking engagements journalist interviews and panel discussions.
- Support editorial oversight of daily media monitoring.
- Identify and develop projects and communication materials to support Biogens position as a leader in innovative science and the companys brand community and strategy goals.
- Work crossfunctionally with company stakeholders and subjectmatter experts to research write and develop positions as needed.
- Liaise daytoday with key business partners marketing agencies external stakeholders and internal collaborators in support of project deliverables
Example projects may include:
- Comprehensive Media Landscape Report: Compiling and analyzing a detailed report on the current media landscape identifying key journalists and publications that align with the companys interests and assessing potential opportunities for media outreach.
- Content Development for Corporate Announcement: Developing press releases social media content internal blogs webinars or leadership statements highlighting a major corporate announcement.
- Executive Media Briefing: Creating a comprehensive preparation kit for an upcoming executive media interview or panel discussion including talking points anticipated questions and background information on the media outlet and journalist.
Qualifications :
- Demonstrated interest in media/marketing or a passion for science.
- Other attributes that are desirable but not necessary are: a background in journalism media relations marketing or business.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong sense of urgency and keen attention to detail.
- Strong research abilities to gather information about industry trends and media contacts and use digital tools to produce analyses.
- Flexibility to adapt to a fastpaced working environment.
- Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
- Maturity and ability to work crossfunctionally with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- 21st century communicator strong knowledge of digital platforms social media and awareness of emerging technologies as well as traditional tools (Outlook Microsoft Office PowerPoint).
To participate in the Biogen Internship Program students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited community college college or university with a graduation date no earlier than December 2025.
Education
- Current Undergraduate
Location
- This role is hybrid in Cambridge MA.
Additional Information :
Why Biogen
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a midsized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a wellestablished business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver lifechanging medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. Biogen is an EVerify Employer in the United States.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
