Corporate Communications Intern

West Pharmaceutical Services westpharma.com Open · verified Sep 20, 2026

Exton Junior Communications

Entry-level Communications role at West Pharmaceutical Services. Exton.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll prepare press, blog, web and social copy, along with stories for employees
You'll coordinate publishing through PR Newswire, the website, social channels and the Intranet
You'll organize town halls, customer meetings, press events and other special programs
You'll keep the communications editorial calendar aligned across colleagues and stakeholder messages
You'll build internal and external presentations, social graphics, photography requests and approval workflows

What you bring

You're studying toward a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing communications or journalism
You have related internship exposure or communications-focused university work
You write well, understand social media and can manage competing projects and stakeholder asks
You can use Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint
You're able to stay focused and connected while working remotely

Who this fits

This role suits a communications, marketing communications or journalism student who can work onsite in Exton at least three days each week. It is part-time at twenty hours weekly, with flexibility around classes. Relocation support is unavailable, and no travel is required.

From the employer

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

Schedule: Part-time (20 hours per week) with flexible schedule around coursework and class commitments.

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

The Corporate Communications Intern will provide general communications support across external and internal employee communications, public relations, community affairs and marketing communication campaigns, including writing and posting content to external and internal channels and coordinating events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides support to directors and managers in the department to help execute internal and external Global Communications initiatives
Writes draft press materials, blogs, website and social media content, as well as internal stories
Coordinates content posting to PR newswire, website, social media channels and Intranet
Coordinates special events (town halls, customer meetings, press events, etc.)
Coordinates the Corporate Communications editorial calendar, working with communications colleagues to ensure integrated and consistent messaging to stakeholders
Coordinates photography needs for the business
Develops PowerPoint presentations for both internal and external use
Develops graphics to use with social media posts
Supports the internal review process to secure approval for corporate and product communications content
Performs other duties as needed, based on business need

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program, relating to Communications (PR), Marketing Communications or Journalism preferred

Work Experience

Prior internship or university experience in Corporate Communications or Public Relations discipline preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Solid writing skills
Social media exposure
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and stakeholder requests
Ability to remain focused, connected and driven in a remote working environment
Agile working style
Knowledgeable of online graphics tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite tools (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.)
Experience in Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.