Charles River Laboratories · 4 hours ago
2026 Summer Intern - Corporate Communications
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$18/hr - $22/hr
Start in 2026 SummerCharles River Laboratories is an early-stage contract research organization dedicated to improving health and well-being globally. The Corporate Communications Intern will support the development and execution of internal and external communications to strengthen the company's brand and reputation, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Assist in drafting and editing a variety of internal and external communications, including articles, intranet posts, emails, newsletters, and social media content
Support research and content development for corporate storytelling, employee engagement initiatives, and brand-building campaigns
Collaborate with team members across Corporate Communications to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment
Help track engagement metrics and support reporting on communications performance
Provide general project support and administrative assistance to the Corporate Communications team
Qualification
Required
Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and engaging content
Demonstrated interest in internal and external communications, corporate storytelling, or brand reputation
Ability to conduct research, synthesize information, and support content development
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred
Experience writing for digital channels (social media posts, blog content, newsletters, or student publications)
Familiarity with AP Style or other editorial guidelines
Basic understanding of media relations, stakeholder communication, or corporate communications best practices
Experience with communication tools (e.g., SharePoint, intranet platforms, Canva)
Interest in the biopharma or life sciences sector
Benefits
Bonus/incentives based on performance
401K
Paid time off
Stock purchase program
Health and wellness coverage
Employee and family wellbeing support programs
Work life balance flexibility
Company
Charles River Laboratories
At Charles River, we are guided by our strong purpose—to create healthier lives—which centers around the patients who rely on the therapeutics we help to develop, the animals in our care, to our planet, and to the passionate and skilled people who are at the heart of our organization and make it all possible.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Charles River Laboratories has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (53)
2024 (37)
2023 (41)
2022 (41)
2021 (19)
2020 (19)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.54BKey Investors
The Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives
2024-06-11Grant· $1.3M
2021-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2019-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
James C. Foster
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
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Chuck Moran
Associate Director, Digital Experiences and Marketing Technology
Recent News
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