Science Communications Internship
Job in
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Research!America
Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Research!
America's Mission
The Research!
America alliance advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all. We advocate for a federal policy climate that helps empower our nation's biomedical and health research sectors as they work to accelerate medical progress.
Job Summary
Research!
America is offering a paid, temporary Science Communications internship. Telework opportunity is possible. Interns assist the organization in advancing its mission and objectives. Internships are typically three-month appointments (start and end dates are flexible).
Job Description
* Assist with basic website content updates.
* Assist with content and graphics for blog posts and social media accounts.
* Assist with presentations and preparations for speaking engagements.
* Write, proofread, fact-check, and edit newsletter articles, press materials, and emails to Research!
America members.
* Contribute to reports and analysis of media coverage.
* Participate in communications strategy and program planning meetings.
* Provide support for briefings, programs, and other events.
* Complete and present a self-directed project and a final report on a science communications topic relevant to the mission of Research!
America.
* Provide administrative and project management support as requested.
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.
Eligibility
Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, excellent writing and editing skills, and an interest in medical and health research and related policy issues. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) is required; experience with web content management systems (Word Press), blog software, graphic design (Canva), and social media is strongly preferred.
College seniors, recent graduates, graduate students, PhD candidates, or post-doctoral researchers with science, health, communications, public policy, or related degree or degree program are preferred.
Position Requirements
Less than 1 Year
work experience
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