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JPA Health · 4 weeks ago

Marketing & Communications Intern

Washington D.C.

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

JPA Health is a fully integrated marketing, communications and medical communications agency dedicated to improving health outcomes. The Marketing & Communications Intern will gain practical experience in healthcare marketing and communication, working on real projects and collaborating with industry experts.

Health CarePublic Relations

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Content Creation: Collaborate with account teams to support day-to-day activities, including developing media lists, drafting press releases and fact sheets, and creating social media content

Project Coordination: Support cross-functional workstreams (PR, digital, analytics, creative, policy) and help track timelines and approvals

Research and Analytics: Conduct research and assist in the development of campaign concepts. Capture metrics and support post-campaign evaluations

Collaboration: Participate in intern projects, working with fellow interns. Engage with senior leadership in meetings and discussions to learn about career journeys and industry insights. Work collaboratively with members of all departments

Qualification

Health communicationsContent creationResearchSocial media platformsMicrosoft Office SuiteWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaborationAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Current graduate student or rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in liberal arts, public health, public policy, communications, marketing, or a related field

Strong interest in health communications or marketing with a desire to learn about agency work

Strong writers and editors with AP style familiarity; adept at translating science/health topics into plain language

Comfort with research and data (media monitoring, social analytics, basic dashboards)

Have an understanding of the latest social media platforms

Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work are critical

Demonstrated ability to take initiative

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Proactive attitude with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Hands-on experience in Communications and Marketing campaign planning.

Mentorship from subject-matter experts.

Skill-building workshops such as unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, internal webinars through JPA’s Elevate Institute, and career management planning tools.

Competitive pay and opportunities to advance.