Intern - Corporate Communications

Updated: February 25, 2026
Location: New York, NY, United States

You are organized, driven, a true team‑player and thrive on creativity. If so, you have the potential to excel in the Syneos Health Corporate Affairs Summer Internship Program.

The Corporate Affairs Practice builds and manages an organization’s reputation and relationships, both internally and externally by connecting with various stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors, policy makers and the public. The practice brings together a range of expertise including media and executive visibility, financial comms, policy, value and access, reputation and risk management, scientific storytelling, social impact, health equity and more.

At Syneos Health
, you will work with innovative thinkers who understand the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Explorers at heart, we take a human approach to understanding and collaboratively solving our clients’ communications needs.

The Corporate Affairs Practice is guided by 5 core values:

• Win As One
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  We create better outcomes by working across skill sets, pods, partner agencies and client partners.
• Lead with Connection
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  Relationships are more than rapport — they are our foundation. We take time to truly understand who someone is, what they want, and what they’re navigating — whether it’s a client, colleague, or partner.
• Grow Relentlessly
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  As experts, we challenge ourselves to keep learning, stay curious, and push beyond what’s expected — because staying still means falling behind.
• Create Impact, Every Time
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  Whether it’s a meeting, a message, or a moment with a client or colleague — we show up to create value. When we lead with purpose, we leave a mark.
• Own It, End-to-End
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  Everyone on our team has a seat at the table — and a stake in the outcome.

An internship with Syneos Health gives you the opportunity to work side by side with passionate problem solvers on powerful and fulfilling work. Our collaborative culture inspires you to learn from the expertise surrounding you and to share your own knowledge and experience with colleagues. You’ll be asked to speak up and challenge the status quo – you have a voice and will be encouraged to use it.

Additionally, over the summer, there will be opportunities to participate in events just for our interns: social events with other interns, career development workshops, community service projects and networking with senior leaders – just to name a few!

• Draft social copy and press materials
• Conduct research to support client teams and new business projects
• Account management including agendas, call notes and action plans
• Conduct media monitoring, keeping a pulse on the healthcare landscape
• Participate in brainstorms
• Participate in team and client meetings

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a similar field of study
• Past internship experience or project work in Communications or Advertising is recommended
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage a workload consisting of several concurrent projects or tasks

Candidates must be a Rising Senior and currently enrolled full time in Spring/Summer or Spring/Fall ’26 semesters.

The Commercial Summer Intern Program runs from May 18, 2026 to August 7, 2026 and all positions will work full time (up to 40 hours per week).

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $24-26 but may vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role.

At Syneos Health Communications, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

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