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.
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Ready to skip the typical intern coffee runs and jump straight into work that actually matters? At Burson, we donât just âdo PRâ â we shape conversations, influence behaviours, and build campaigns that spark real change across social, digital, and traditional channels â in Canada and globally. We're all about smart strategy, real impact, and an international network of thinkers, doers, and game-changers.
Weâre looking for a Health Communications Intern to join our Health & Wellness team â someone curious, creative, proactive, and genuinely excited about the intersection of science, strategy and meaningful storytelling.
In this paid internship role, youâll 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 isnât just an internship â itâs a launchpad into a career where communications and purpose collide.
What youâll be doing (and probably have a blast doing):
Supporting the development of client-ready deliverables (reports, media materials, and program recommendations â 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 â 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? Youâre tracking a breaking health announcement and helping our team respond in real time. No two days are the same â promise.
What makes you a great fit:
Youâre 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)
Youâre proactive, curious, and ready to take initiative
You love whatâs happening in the world â 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 thatâs ambitious, collaborative, and genuinely fun
Learn the ropes of earned, digital, social, strategy, and integrated comms
If youâre looking for an opportunity to do great work with great people â and make your mark in the health communications space â weâd love to hear from you.
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You belong at Burson:
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading âacademy companyâ 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 todayâs 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, weâre an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. Thatâs why itâs imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we canât 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 viewâyour talentâis what makes you a #BursonPerson, and itâs 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 weâve 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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