Government Affairs and Corporate Communications Interns

We are looking for sophomore and junior students majoring in political science, communications, public policy, international affairs, marketing or a related field for a 12-week internship role in Washington, DC from May 18 2026 to August 7 2026.

Position Description:

Roles at our Washington, DC site are available in the below departments:

Government Affairs

• Track congressional and agency activity to assess implications for AstraZeneca’s therapeutic areas and corporate priorities.
• Participate in staff-led engagements with congressional offices, agencies, and patient and provider advocacy organizations.
• Identify a priority business need, research and develop policy solutions, and present findings to internal colleagues for feedback and potential inclusion in departmental priorities.

Political Programs

• Engage with PAC newsletter development, social media management, and budget support

Corporate Communications

• Engage with Policy, Sustainability, and Partnerships specific projects with support for external and digital communications.

Position Requirements:

• Sophomore and junior students majoring in political science, communications, public policy, international affairs, marketing or a related field.
• Candidates must have an expected graduation date after August 2026.
• US Work Authorization is required at time of application.
• This role will not be offering CPT support.
• Experience and/or familiarity with internal and external communications, creative & digital, the US legislative and regulatory system, stakeholder relations, and data literacy preferred
• Enthusiasm for collaboration, cross-functional projects, public speaking, and presentation design.
• Experience with MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) required.

• Ability to report onsite to Washington, DC 3-5 days per week. This role will not provide relocation assistance.
• Compensation range: $31-32.50 per hour

Date Posted

05-Dec-2025

Closing Date

30-Dec-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.