External Communications Intern

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

As an External Communications Graduate Learner, you'll gain practical experience in digital marketing, media relations, and corporate branding — helping to tell the company's story to the world. You will support initiatives that strengthen the company's external reputation, enhance brand visibility, and drive engagement with patients, partners, and the public.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to communications in a purpose-driven, innovation-led pharmaceutical environment.

The Opportunity
Public Relations and Media Support

• Support collaboration with PR agencies and media partners to deliver campaigns and media outreach.
• Assist with media monitoring, coverage tracking, and compiling regular reports on press visibility and impact.
• Draft and proofread media releases, event summaries, and thought-leadership content for review.
• Help maintain and update leadership and company directory profiles to maximize marketing opportunities.

Digital Marketing and Social Media

• Assist in planning, compiling, and scheduling content across social media platforms.
• Support the development and implementation of social media strategies and content calendars.
• Respond to social media inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Track digital performance analytics and provide insights to improve engagement.
• Capture and curate visual content (photos, short videos, infographics) for social and online campaigns.

Website and Online Content Management

• Publish and update website content, including articles, announcements, and leadership profiles.
• Ensure website information is accurate, timely, and aligned with the company's branding and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to source and develop new online content opportunities.

Events, Branding, and Special Projects

• Support the coordination and promotion of public-facing events, media briefings, and campaigns.
• Contribute to the execution of corporate branding initiatives and ensure visual consistency across materials.
• Assist with the marketing and promotion of deliverables, such as milestones, partnerships, and corporate achievements.
• Support the implementation of special projects that enhance external communication visibility.

Administration and Reporting

• Assist with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks within the communications team.
• Contribute to monthly communication reports summarizing digital analytics, PR activities, and campaign performance.
• Support the maintenance of boilerplates, milestone trackers, and content libraries.
• Serve as backup for collateral distribution and invoice processing.

Who you are

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Journalism.
• Strong writing and digital communication skills.
• Familiarity with content management systems and social media platforms.
• Knowledge of media monitoring and analytics tools is advantageous.
• Creative, organised, and proactive, with an interest in healthcare, innovation, and corporate reputation management.

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.