About this role
Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
What to expect
As a working student in our Healthcare team, you will gain practical experience in health communications and support us in day-to-day project work. Your main responsibilities include:
Supporting media monitoring activities, including tracking, compiling, and summarizing relevant media coverage.
Conducting desk research on healthcare topics, therapeutic areas, and market developments.
Assisting with the preparation of presentations, briefings, and reports.
Helping organize project materials and maintaining accurate documentation.
Supporting general administrative and coordination tasks within the team.
Collaborating with colleagues across international offices and learning how healthcare communication works in an agency environment.
What you bring
You are currently enrolled as a student, ideally in Communication, Media Studies, Business Administration, Health Sciences, or a related field.
Solid knowledge of MS Office (especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
German native speaker with strong comprehension of technical/medical terminology.
Fluent English, as you will often work with international teams and materials.
A structured, reliable, and detail-oriented working style.
Curiosity and a genuine interest in healthcare communication.
Experience in media monitoring or research is a plus, but not required.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Other facts
About Edelman
Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead, act with certainty and earn the lasting trust of their stakeholders.
We develop powerful ideas and tell magnetic stories that move at the speed of news, make an immediate impact, transform culture and spark movements.
Since our founding in 1952 by Dan Edelman, we have remained an independent, family-run company. We use our profits to strengthen our business, provide our employees with opportunities to grow, advance our industry, and serve as a responsible citizen of the world. Every day, we strive to live and work by a long-held set of core values: the pursuit of excellence, the freedom to be curious, the courage to do the right thing, and a commitment to improving society.
Edelman is an equal opportunity employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
What you'll do
- As a working student in the Healthcare team, you will support media monitoring activities and conduct desk research on healthcare topics. You will also assist in preparing presentations and maintaining project documentation.
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