Health Communications Intern at Burson

Who We Are

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Hey Future Comms Pro!

Ready to skip the typical intern coffee runs and jump straight into work that actually matters? At Burson, we don’t just “do PR” – we shape conversations, influence behaviours, and build campaigns that spark real change across social, digital, and traditional channels – in Canada and globally. We're all about smart strategy, real impact, and an international network of thinkers, doers, and game-changers.

We’re looking for a Health Communications Intern to join our Health & Wellness team – someone curious, creative, proactive, and genuinely excited about the intersection of science, strategy and meaningful storytelling.

In this paid internship role, you’ll be working alongside world-class pharmaceutical organizations, patient advocacy groups, and healthcare associations to help advance awareness, improve access, and support better health outcomes across Canada. This isn’t just an internship – it’s a launchpad into a career where communications and purpose collide.

What you’ll be doing (and probably have a blast doing):

• Supporting the development of client-ready deliverables (reports, media materials, and program recommendations – and yes, your work will actually matter)
• Drafting media lists, pitches, stakeholder maps, meeting agendas and summaries, insight notes, measurement reports, social listening summaries, and more
• Assisting with earned media and stakeholder outreach, while monitoring media coverage and the broader information environment around clients and key health issues
• Developing research skills for existing and new business opportunities
• Bringing your big ideas at brainstorms and strategy meetings
• Becoming our trend-spotter – tracking emerging news, issues, health policy updates, and online conversation and sharing news and insights with the team and clients
  
  

One day you might be supporting an awareness campaign for a chronic disease. The next? You’re tracking a breaking health announcement and helping our team respond in real time. No two days are the same – promise.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You’re recently graduated or completed a program in communications, public relations, health promotion, journalism, or a related field
• You thrive in fast-moving environments and juggle deadlines with ease
• You have strong attention to detail (typos tremble in your presence)
• You’re proactive, curious, and ready to take initiative
• You love what’s happening in the world – media, social media, current affairs, health trends, digital culture
• You enjoy meeting new people, learning from others, and building your network
  
  

Why Burson Is That Internship

• Work with some of the biggest names in health
• Get mentorship from people who are excited to see you flourish, grow and learn
• Build a portfolio that makes future-you proud
• Join a team that’s ambitious, collaborative, and genuinely fun
• Learn the ropes of earned, digital, social, strategy, and integrated comms
  
  

If you’re looking for an opportunity to do great work with great people – and make your mark in the health communications space – we’d love to hear from you.

You Belong At Burson

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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