Summer Internship - Communications

RTW Institute

New York, NY (On-site)

About RTW Institute

The RTW Institute is a think tank that was founded in 2026 as the policy and advocacy arm of RTW Investments, LP, a biotechnology investment firm. The Institute focuses on two primary areas: protecting the long-term incentives that drive drug innovation and identifying systemic challenges related to healthcare affordability and patient access. Our overarching goal is to translate complex health and regulatory policies into clear insights for policymakers and the public. Through humanized, rigorous research, we aim to support more informed policy discussions and decision-making in healthcare.

Program Overview

We are seeking highly motivated individuals for a Communications Internship beginning in late June. This unique opportunity is designed for those with a keen interest in the intersection of biomedical innovation, healthcare policy, and strategic communications.

Interns will support the development and production of high-quality content, including graphics, animations, videos, and external communications materials, translating complex scientific and policy topics into clear, engaging narratives. These efforts will support the RTW Institute’s content development and contribute to more informed discussions across the biotechnology and health policy landscape. Through this internship, participants will gain hands-on experience in content creation, stakeholder communications, editing and formatting, and synthesizing technical information for diverse audiences.

Key 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.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Graduate students or advanced undergraduate students in communications, public policy, life sciences, journalism, marketing, or related fields.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to distill complex scientific or policy information into clear and compelling narratives.
• Experience with writing or content creation (e.g., articles, reports, press releases, videos) is a plus.

Program Details

• Duration: June 1, 2026, to August 7, 2026
• Location: RTW Institute, 40 10th Ave, New York, NY

This is a full-time paid 10-week internship based in NYC.

Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience. Please attach a work sample that showcase your ability to create visually engaging digital content including graphics, videos, data visualizations, or written pieces that clearly and effectively translate complex ideas for broad audiences. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

In accordance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, the hourly range for this position will be $35-$45.