Grad Co-op - Brand Journalist

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 lay 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

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. We are 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 month, 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

We are 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:

Basic Qualifications:

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for a grad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:

• 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 Master’s program for a Master’s 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 MBA OR Master’s OR Pharm D OR Ph.D. 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 related discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, and interviewing, with writing samples available for review.
• Strong interest in the ability to convey complex topics in accessible language.
• Proven organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You Can Expect of Us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $30 - $40 per hour.

• Build a network of colleagues that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
• Bring your authentic self to the table and become the professional you’re inspired to be through accepting a culture that values the diversity of thought and experience and will flex to your strengths and possibilities.
• Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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