Chiesi Foundation - Communication internship
Parma, IT
About us
Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries with more than 7,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas: Discover more here
We are proud to to have been awarded with B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes a transparent and ethical behavior at all levels.
We believe that the success of Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors. Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors.
We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.
Chiesi Corporate Functions
These are the functions supporting the business at a Corporate Level:
- Global HR
- Global Finance, Procurement & IT
- Group Legal & Corporate Affairs
- Global Communication & External Relations
- Transformation
- Global Strategy, SV&S and Business Development
Who we are looking for
Purpose
Chiesi Foundation is a non-profit organization operational since 2010 and expression of the social responsibility of Chiesi Farmaceutici, whose aim is to improve the quality of life of patients and their families affected by neonatal and chronic respiratory diseases in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) through cost-effective interventions by: 1) delivering a package of innovative and sustainable technologies for health facilities 2) providing technical support and capacity building for healthcare workers and patients and their families’ empowerment 3) supporting the creation of hub & spoke model and developing perinatal network of health facilities 4) creating a strategic partnership with local and international stakeholders 5) improving data quality. Chiesi Foundations works in close collaboration with local governments and ministries of health, hospitals and health care workers, mothers and newborn babies and their families, universities, NGOs and development actors.
Main Activities
Under the supervision of the Communication & Event Officer, the Communications Intern will contribute to the development and execution of the Foundation’s communications internal and external activities, such as content production, graphic design, social media management, website editing, fundraising management and event coordination.
The Communication Intern will be involved in the:
• development and preparation of communication and informative materials, such as fact sheets, brochures, videos, etc.
• production of multimedia content for internal and external communication purposes
• social media management (LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook), collaborating in content development and contributing to the editorial planning
• organization and management of internal and external initiatives and events
• development of the 2024 social report
• implementation of the internal 5x1000 fundraising campaign
• other relevant duties as assigned
Education
Master’s degree in communication.
Familiarity with the NGO or philanthropic sector is considered a plus.
Languages
Fluent in English and Italian; French is considered a plus.
Technical Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Italian with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to write, edit, and disseminate content, including publications, website content, annual reports, etc.
• Knowledge of social media channels and their language and trends.
• Knowledge of Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress) and analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).
• Knowledge of photo and video editing.
Soft Skills
- Communication skills
- Creative/innovative mindset
- Digital mindset
- Team working
Contract and Benefit
6 months internship
Monthly Reimbursement of 1000 Euros
Free access to internal canteen for lunch and Meal vouchers for each day of remote activities
Free shuttle for Chiesi employees from railway station to HQ or free pass for urban public transport
What we offer
You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment.
In Chiesi we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and to collective well-being.
We want our people to come to work happy every day, and we know how important it is to find the right work-life balance in order to be able to give our best. That is why we offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people-care services.
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