Intern, Corporate Communications; Durham, NC

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Bio Cryst Internship Program is more than just an internship, it’s a launchpad for your future career. You will gain hands‑on experience, make meaningful connections, and own your summer projects. During your 12‑week internship
, you’ll dive into biotech projects and see the impact your work has on patient lives.

• Hands‑On Work:
  Participate in projects that have real impact on the team and company.
• Hybrid Flexibility:
  Balance remote work with at least three days per week in our Durham/RTP office on the Frontier RTP campus.
• Onboarding & Orientation:
  Kick off the summer with an in‑person orientation at our headquarters.
• Professional Growth:
  Attend workshops, networking sessions, and join the Career Connections Program to sharpen your skills and explore career paths.
• Community & Culture:
  Join social events, team‑building activities, and volunteer opportunities to build relationships and give back.
• Intern Showcase:
  Share your work and impact at our in‑person Summer Intern Showcase.
• Access to Leaders:
  Gain insights directly from company leaders and innovators shaping the future of biotech.

As a Corporate Communications Intern, you will support the Bio Cryst Corporate Communications Team across a variety of activities, including employee/internal communications, external communications, and event planning and execution. This role offers a breadth of experience across the corporate communications spectrum while gaining valuable biotechnology industry experience.

• Develop content (e.g., news articles, department pages, program updates, etc.) for our global intranet platform and support development of a biweekly employee newsletter.
• Oversee company‑wide mass e‑mail coordination calendar.
• Partner with other departments and individuals across diverse locations to ensure the global employee perspective is properly reflected in internal communications.
• Maintain and organize internal platforms, including photo and video library.
• Support weekly traditional monitoring efforts to track and share company and relevant industry news.
• Build and maintain trackers (e.g., media touchpoint tracker).
• Conduct ad hoc research to inform various communications activities.
• Support coordination of all‑employee meetings and ad hoc internal events, including pre‑meeting set‑up and post‑meeting communications. Contribute to agenda development, slide creation and speaker prep.
• Bring a keen eye to the department’s communications by proofreading documents and editing content for audience and platform.

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related discipline with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Exceptional written and verbal communicator.
• Self‑starter who can work independently.
• Ability to be flexible and adjust quickly as priorities change.
• Team player who is willing to flex outside the prescribed role.
• Passionate about communications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Duration: 12 weeks, full‑time, paid internship

Program Dates:
May 18, 2026 – August 7, 2026 (start and end dates are not flexible)

Expected weekly hours: 32‑35

Location:

Hybrid, with at least three days per week in Durham/RTP office on the Frontier RTP campus. This internship is not fully remote, and housing is not provided.

The statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The manager may assign additional responsibilities and assignments from time to time.

Bio Cryst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veterans status, disability or other protected class characteristics. Additionally, Bio Cryst is committed to achieving its business objectives in compliance with all federal, state and local law.