Corporate Communications/PR Internship at AstraZeneca

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Intern – Corporate Communications
Description Rotational work within the Corporate Communications team will consist of the following throughout the internship:
-Provide writing, editing, research, project management, communications tracking, meeting planning and related project support
-Support client-facing communication colleagues with executive and functional communication tactics
-Assist with daily media monitoring, tracking and analysis
-Support internal communications around issues and policies that impact our business
-Assist with external stakeholder engagement strategy, as well as proactive and reactive media relations.
– Design surveys and utilize other measurement tools to access the impact of communications plans and programs

 

Major Responsibilities

 

-Assist in the development of internal communications plans and the execution of quality deliverables for both corporate and business-area clients
-Writing and editing press releases and other documents
-Monitoring local and national media for trends and stories that impact AZ
-Tracking media calls, stories, and assisting with analysis of media coverage
-Coordinate special projects for Corporate Affairs as needed

 

Minimum Requirements

 

-Second or third-year BA or BS candidate with communications, marketing or related field preferred
-Coursework completed includes communications, public relations, marketing and/or journalism
-Previous work or internship experience in a similar field preferred
-PC skills required, including proficiency in MS Word and MS PowerPoint; Willingness to learn and utilize new software programs and processes
-Ability to navigate digital media channels (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
-Must be able to meet deadlines/balance multiple tasks at one time
-Presentation skills/professionalism

 

***The candidate must be available for this internship from June 2011 through August 2011. The candidate must be available to work full-time. ***
Location DE, Wilmington
Category Corporate Communications/Public Relations
Date Posted 12/6/2010
Req Number 601044
http://www.astrazeneca.candidatecare.com/srccsh/job.guid?_reqID=2000004673710