Communications Intern 100%
The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, education and services at local, national and international level. Around 1000 staff and students from 96 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on climate change, environment and health, infectious and non-communicable diseases, societal and cultural context, and health systems and policies.
We are looking for a committed, organized and creative Communications Intern to join our team for a 10-month, full-time internship starting in August/September 2025. The exact starting date and length of the internship can be discussed.
As part of our Communications team, you will gain hands-on experience across the full range of internal and external communications activities at Swiss TPH. From content creation and visual design to event support, you will play an active role in how the institute communicates across channels and formats to diverse audiences. This is a unique opportunity to build your skills in a dynamic, international environment and contribute to strengthening the visibility and impact of a leading global health institute.
Your position
- Content creation: You will contribute to content for Swiss TPH's website, social media channels, Intranet and print materials in both English and German. This includes drafting and editing a wide range of formats - from social media posts and news articles to event announcements, internal communications and more.
- Visual and multimedia content: You will create visual materials such as infographics, short videos and social media graphics using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Event communications and coordination: You will support the organization and communication of events such as symposia. This includes assisting with logistics and creating content for our digital channels.
- Visitor engagement: You will assist with coordinating logistics for visits from various stakeholder groups, including preparing materials, and potentially leading tours of the Swiss TPH headquarters.
- General communications support: You will contribute to a variety of day-to-day communications activities as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.
Your profile
- You are currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's program in communications, journalism, public/global health, media or a related field
- You have a demonstrated interest in communications, public relations or event management
- You have strong writing and editing skills in both English and German
- You are digitally savvy, with a good grasp of social media platforms and an interest in visual and multimedia content
- You bring creativity and attention to detail to your work – whether generating ideas, designing visuals, or finding the right tone for different audiences. You are organized and able to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
- You are a team player who enjoys collaboration and brings initiative and curiosity to your work
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing or CMS tools is an asset.
We offer you
- A hands-on internship as part of a dynamic and collaborative communications team
- A great opportunity to gain insight into the full spectrum of communication activities at a leading global health institute
- The opportunity to build your communication skills across a variety of formats and channels
- An international, interdisciplinary work environment with colleagues from around the world
- A modern workplace on the BaseLink site in Allschwil, with its own canteen and close ties to our research and education community
Please submit your application online via https://jobs.swisstph.ch/Jobs/All with:
- CV
- Motivation letter (1 page max)
- 1-2 references, reference letters and diploma
Swiss TPH strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values diversity in all its forms, including gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Together, we can make the world a healthier place. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that we can only accept applications via our online recruiting tool. As long as the position is online on our company website, we are open for new applications. Applications via e-mail or external recruiter will not be considered.
Danielle Powell, Deputy Head of Communications, Communications Manager, danielle.powell@swisstph.ch for questions regarding the position.
