Communications Placement
by Illumina
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Communications Placement
Are you seeking a company that will offer you rewarding, challenging work and a chance to make a difference? Then you should consider Illumina's Internship Program. Our mission? To help improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.
We have established ourselves as the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies through our focus on innovation, serving customers in the research, clinical and applied markets. We currently facilitate a myriad of processes in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture and other emerging segments.
Each summer, dozens of undergrad, Masters and PhD students embrace these internship roles globally. Our 12-month Intern program focuses on meaningful project work, professional and personal development, in addition to providing networking opportunities.
When you join the high-performing team at Illumina, your work takes on new meaning—to an exponential degree. Our growth, our positive culture, and the impact our products are having in the world will ignite the same passion in you that drives our people forward. And together, we accomplish beyond expectations.
Scope of the internship:
As our Journalism Intern you will have a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of communications within a global leader in the scientific and healthcare space. You’ll work across the breadth of our across our EMEA business, developing stories to serve internal and external communications. Your ability to interview, write and communicate in an engaging passionate way will be key, as well as a knack for identifying great stories to celebrate success and help support recognition of colleagues.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Preferred Educational Background: Undergrad/BA Level ideally journalism or PR based
- Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of colleagues.
- Efficient time management skills with the ability to stay focused on primary business objectives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
The selection Process:
Once your application has been submitted, our dedicated recruitment team will perform an initial review, and if successful we will invite you to complete a digital video interview. We are currently deciding on the final selection process and this will take place during the later stages of January and the beginning of February
Please note eligibility to work in the UK is a requirement to participate in our Intern program.
Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
About Illumina
At Illumina, you get to push boundaries. You can think beyond the conventional. You can dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people around you, the opportunities are endless. We are growing quickly and looking for talented and passionate people to join us via our internship programme - iAspire. Whether you're interested in genomics and biotech jobs, finance or legal, sales or marketing, manufacturing or procurement—join us and you can make a difference.
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