At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person.
Accountabilities/Duties
This internship blends hands-on internal communications delivery with curated strategic exposure to the GFS APAC Leadership Team (LT). You will:
- Plan and deliver internal communications for moments that matter across the APAC hub (e.g., business updates & milestones, employee's recognitions, wellbeing & sustainability initiatives, cultural celebrations & etc.).
- Draft and edit communications for internal channels (email, intranet, Viva Engage/Yammer, townhall scripts) using AstraZeneca's visual and verbal identity.
- Create clear, engaging, on-brand slides, e-flyers, and social posts for internal channels; capture photos/short videos and produce concise event recaps.
- Coordinate content calendars, stakeholder reviews, and publishing timelines to ensure consistent, timely communication.
- Shadow select LT forums and curated business meetings for learning exposure; synthesize key takeaways into internal narratives while respecting confidentiality.
- Facilitate light reverse mentoring moments for leaders (e.g., monthly 45-minute trend briefings on digital, Gen AI for comms, APAC cultural insights).
- Track engagement and sentiment; build simple dashboards and recommend experiments to improve reach and relevance.
- Partner with Employer Brand/Corporate Affairs and site comms to align guidance and amplify GFS stories where relevant.
Essential for the role
- Good interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of employees in creating communication content like interviews.
- Strong writing and editing skills in English; ability to tailor tone for different audiences and channels.
- Proficiency with presentation and lightweight design tools and familiarity with internal social best practices.
- Organized, detail-oriented, able to organize events and work with multiple deadlines.
- Curiosity and creativity; able to translate complex topics and events into concise, compelling content.
- Eligibility to intern in KL, Malaysia; available full-time for 6 months (flexibility 3–12 months if needed).
Desirable for the role
- Experience in internal communications, students media/marketing, or community organizing.
- Experience in photo/video capture, video crafting, interviews and editing skills (smartphone + lightweight tools).
- Familiarity with engagement analytics (post metrics, survey insights) and simple reporting.
- Study areas including Mass Communication, and Multimedia fields are preferred.
- Skilled in Digital tools (MS Platforms) is an advantage.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
