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Biotech and Healthcare Journalism/Content Writer Intern

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PlanetBio
PlanetBio
Bellingham, Washington, United States
Laura Prendergast
Founder
(1)
4
Project
Academic experience
50 hours per learner
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Healthcare Biotechnology Copy writing
Skills
blog posts biotechnology pharmaceuticals journalism clinical trials
Details

PlanetBio is a global hub for life science news, jobs, and community.


We are seeking interns to compose articles on topics and current events in the Biotech/Pharma industry, for posting on the www.planet.bio website.


Topics to report on include:


  • Drug Development
  • Clinical Trials
  • FDA
  • Drug Delivery
  • Deals
  • Business
  • Policy
  • Job Trends





Deliverables
  • The workload will involve creating 5 to 10 original articles, newsletters, and blog posts per week
  • Content for the articles we are reporting will be drawn from FierceBiotech, Fierce Pharma, Biospace, BioBuzz, and other outlets for information on the Biotech and Healthcare sectors.
  • The PlanetBio Co-founders may also provide topics for article composition, style guide, editing and proofreading functions.
  • The article content should be as topical as possible. Subject material might include news on M&As in Biotechnology, funding for scaling and startup Biotech companies, new FDA approvals, adverse events in clinical trials, and any other topics of relevance to the Biotech and Healthcare sectors.
  • The content writer will select eye-catching headlines for the articles.
  • The article headlines, along with two or three "keywords" will be forwarded to an intern who is tasked with generating graphics for the articles.
  • The content writer will use an online content generator app (we used Tinywow and Google Studio AI but other programs may be acceptable).
  • After generating the article, the content writer will run the content through Grammerly, and make edits/modifications as needed.


Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes
Good health and well-being

About the company

Company
https://www.planet.bio
Bellingham, Washington, United States
2 - 10 employees
Technology, Hospital, health, wellness & medical, Science

PlanetBio is the premier equity collaborative for organizations passionate about biotechnology and healthcare. With a membership from various corners of the globe, our primary objective is to champion and advance biotechnology while providing unwavering support to our members, regardless of their size or status within the industry.

Our diverse membership base is engaged in groundbreaking initiatives such as developing innovative medicines, enhancing agricultural practices, and implementing strategies to safeguard the environment. From burgeoning startups to renowned global enterprises, our members represent a large spectrum of the biotechnology and healthcare sectors.

Additionally, we collaborate with organizations across different regions, industry support entities, and educational institutions dedicated to responsible health and medical science knowledge dissemination.