PpThe 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 the local, national and international level. Around 1,000 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. /ppWe are looking for a committed, organized and creative Engagement Communications Intern to join our team for a 10-month, full-time internship starting in August 2026. /ph3bEngagement Communications Intern (100%) /b /h3pAs part of our Engagement 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. /ph3bYOUR VARIOUS RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: /b /h3ullibContent creation /b: 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. /lilibStakeholder engagement /b: You will support engagement activities with a range of external stakeholders, including partners, donors, academic institutions and visiting delegations. This includes coordinating logistics, preparing materials. /lilibVisual and multimedia content /b: You will create visual materials such as infographics, short videos and social media graphics using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite. /lilibEvent communications and coordination /b: You will support the organization and communication of events such as symposia. This includes assisting with logistics and creating content for our digital channels. /lilibGeneral communications support /b: You will contribute to a variety of day‑to‑day communications activities as part of a collaborative, cross‑functional team. /li /ulh3bYOU SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS IN: /b /h3ulliYou 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 /liliYou have a demonstrated interest in communications, public relations or event management /liliYou have strong writing and editing skills in both English and German /liliYou are digitally savvy, with a good grasp of social media platforms and an interest in visual and multimedia content /liliYou are organized and able to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment /liliYou bring creativity and attention to detail to your work – whether generating ideas, designing visuals, or finding the right tone for different audiences. /liliYou are a team player who enjoys collaboration and brings initiative and curiosity to your work /liliExperience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing or CMS tools is an asset. /li /ulh3bWHAT WE OFFER: /b /h3ulliA hands‑on internship as part of a dynamic and collaborative communications team /liliA great opportunity to gain insight into the full spectrum of communication activities at a leading global health institute /liliThe opportunity to build your communication skills across a variety of formats and channels /liliAn international, interdisciplinary work environment with colleagues from around the world /liliA modern workplace on the BaseLink site in Allschwil, with its own canteen and close ties to our research and education community /li /ulh3bJOB CONDITIONS: /b /h3ulliStart date: August/September 2026 /liliLocation: Basel, Switzerland /liliDuration: 10 months contract /liliPercentage: 100% /liliTravel required? No /liliInternal job title: Trainee /li /ulpSwiss TPH is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects differences across gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and socio‑economic background. We believe that diversity strengthens our work, and we are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr