Intern - PR and Marketing

About JPA Health

JPA Health is a fully integrated marketing, communications and medical communications agency for clients ranging from emerging biotech to established pharmaceutical companies and public health organizations. We work exclusively within the health sector. We share our clients’ commitment to making people healthier. In fact, some might say we are obsessed with improving and protecting lives. Check out our sizzle reel!

The Role

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 contribute to real projects, develop your skills, and explore various aspects of healthcare marketing and communication.

Our internships offer a hybrid schedule, reporting to our Boston, Washington, DC, or Philadelphia offices 2 days per week and working remotely 3 days per week.

The Responsibilities

• Collaborate with account teams to support day-to-day activities, including developing media lists, drafting press releases, and creating social media content.
• Conduct research and assist in the development of campaign concepts.
• Participate in intern projects, working with fellow interns
• Information and data evaluation and analysis, including the development of succinct, accurate summaries of research
• Materials development, including drafting client and internal documents
• Engage with senior leadership in meetings and discussions to learn about career journeys and industry insights.
• Work collaboratively with members of all departments, including project management and creative.
• Gain exposure to overall account management and client interactions.
  
  

About You

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree, or a Graduate student pursuing a degree, in liberal arts, public health, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong interest in health communications or marketing with a desire to learn about agency work.
• 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.
• A genuine interest in healthcare communications or marketing, and a desire to learn and grow in this area.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

What Makes Us Different

JPA Health offers you the opportunity to work with purpose as you achieve extraordinary results for our clients. You will elevate your career in an environment that thrives at the intersection of wellness, connection, and compassion. Our mission to help people live healthier lives begins with you.

Our approach prioritizes compassion to ensure you flourish. We promote flexibility with adaptable work arrangements for a balanced personal and professional life. Our Collaboration Days are designed to strengthen relationships and enhance well-being. Respect, inclusion, camaraderie, and connection – this is the heart of our agency’s ethos. We elevate each other. We work collaboratively. And we push ourselves to think bigger.

In Addition, JPA Health Offers

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, internal webinars through JPA’s Elevate Institute, and career management planning tools.
• A unique Early Career Program for you to pursue upon graduation, where you will rotate through our Omnichannel, AI/Research/Data Science, and Project Management teams over 18 months to prime yourself for career growth.
• Competitive pay and opportunities to advance. The anticipated starting pay for this role is $20/hour based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, and location.
  
  

At JPA Health, we are committed to fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our team, and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and heard. We are dedicated to promoting equity in all aspects of our work, ensuring that all employees have equal access to opportunities and resources. We are inclusive, welcoming individuals of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, national origins, disabilities, and ages. Our commitment to DEI extends beyond our organization, influencing the work we do and the partnerships we build. We believe that by embracing DEI, we can drive innovation, enhance our services, and contribute to a healthier society.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position with JPA Health, please contact us for assistance at Recruiting@jpa.com.