Grad Co-op - Brand Journalist
BioSpace, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas—Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease—we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives.
Our award‑winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science‑based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lie within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Grad Co‑op – Brand Journalist What You Will Do We’re seeking a highly motivated graduate student to join Amgen’s
Corporate Communications team
as a
Brand Journalist Co‑op . This role provides a unique opportunity to learn the principles of brand storytelling within a large, global organization committed to improving the lives of patients with serious illnesses.
As a member of our team, you will contribute to the development of clear, compelling, and impactful narratives that bring our mission to life. You will learn how to distill the complexities of biotechnology into accessible communications for broad audiences, while gaining experience in highlighting the impact of our medicines on patients, families, and communities.
Professional Development Opportunities
Exposure to the role of brand journalism within a corporate communications team at a global organization.
Experience in communicating the value and impact of biotechnology for patients and communities.
Opportunities to contribute to published content that enhances professional portfolios.
Work Arrangement This position is based at Amgen’s
Thousand Oaks, California headquarters . The co‑op is part‑time, lasts for a duration of 3–4 months, and is hybrid with the need to be on the Thousand Oaks campus approximately 2–3 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of brand journalism initiatives within the Corporate Communications function.
Research, draft, and edit written content including feature articles, news stories, blog posts, and digital copy.
Conduct interviews with employees, leaders, and external stakeholders to capture authentic perspectives.
Translate scientific and technical information into concise, engaging narratives that are easily understood by non‑specialist audiences.
Assist in the production of multimedia content, including video scripts, infographics, and short‑form communications.
Contribute to editorial planning, content calendars, and campaign execution.
Monitor communications trends and healthcare industry developments to inform content creation.
What We Expect of You Basic Qualifications We’re all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The passionate individual we seek is an engaging graduate student with these qualifications:
18 years or older.
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Masters program for a Masters internship OR a PharmD program for a PharmD internship OR Ph.D. for a PhD internship from an accredited college or university, and completion of the first year of the program before the internship starts.
Enrolled in an accredited college or university following the potential internship or co‑op assignment.
Must not be employed at the time the internship starts.
Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship or co‑op.
Preferred Qualifications
Enrollment in a graduate program in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or a
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At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas—Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease—we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives.
Our award‑winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science‑based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lie within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Grad Co‑op – Brand Journalist What You Will Do We’re seeking a highly motivated graduate student to join Amgen’s
Corporate Communications team
as a
Brand Journalist Co‑op . This role provides a unique opportunity to learn the principles of brand storytelling within a large, global organization committed to improving the lives of patients with serious illnesses.
As a member of our team, you will contribute to the development of clear, compelling, and impactful narratives that bring our mission to life. You will learn how to distill the complexities of biotechnology into accessible communications for broad audiences, while gaining experience in highlighting the impact of our medicines on patients, families, and communities.
Professional Development Opportunities
Exposure to the role of brand journalism within a corporate communications team at a global organization.
Experience in communicating the value and impact of biotechnology for patients and communities.
Opportunities to contribute to published content that enhances professional portfolios.
Work Arrangement This position is based at Amgen’s
Thousand Oaks, California headquarters . The co‑op is part‑time, lasts for a duration of 3–4 months, and is hybrid with the need to be on the Thousand Oaks campus approximately 2–3 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of brand journalism initiatives within the Corporate Communications function.
Research, draft, and edit written content including feature articles, news stories, blog posts, and digital copy.
Conduct interviews with employees, leaders, and external stakeholders to capture authentic perspectives.
Translate scientific and technical information into concise, engaging narratives that are easily understood by non‑specialist audiences.
Assist in the production of multimedia content, including video scripts, infographics, and short‑form communications.
Contribute to editorial planning, content calendars, and campaign execution.
Monitor communications trends and healthcare industry developments to inform content creation.
What We Expect of You Basic Qualifications We’re all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The passionate individual we seek is an engaging graduate student with these qualifications:
18 years or older.
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Masters program for a Masters internship OR a PharmD program for a PharmD internship OR Ph.D. for a PhD internship from an accredited college or university, and completion of the first year of the program before the internship starts.
Enrolled in an accredited college or university following the potential internship or co‑op assignment.
Must not be employed at the time the internship starts.
Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship or co‑op.
Preferred Qualifications
Enrollment in a graduate program in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or a
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