Communications Intern

New York City, NY (On-site)

$35/hr – $45/hrIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 4 days ago

Job Summary

Own the development and delivery of policy and health content across multiple channels, guiding external communications and measuring impact through data-driven insights.

  • Build graphics, videos, and written content to explain policy issues and research findings
  • Support external materials like reports, newsletters, and social media
  • Collaborate across teams and stakeholders to maximize outreach and engagement

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create graphics, short videos, and other digital content that help explain key policy issues and research findings.
  • Support the development of external communications materials, including reports, newsletters, social media content, and website updates.
  • Monitor and analyze engagement metrics to help optimize content strategy and outreach efforts.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support communications efforts.

Requirements

  • Graduate students or advanced undergraduate students in communications, public policy, life sciences, journalism, marketing, or related fields with demonstrated record of delivering high impact communications under deadline.
  • Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to distill complex scientific or policy information into clear and compelling narratives in accessible, lay language.
  • Experience with writing or content creation (e.g., articles, reports, press releases, videos) in the fields of health policy, public health, and science communications is a plus.

Preferred

  • Experience with writing or content creation in health policy, public health, and science communications is a plus.
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RTW Institute

RTW Institute translates complex health and regulatory policies into clear insights for policymakers and the public, at the intersection of two broader themes: innovation and access.

Founded in 2026
6 employees

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$35/hr – $45/hr

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Communications Intern

RTW Institute · New York City, NY · On-site