Corporate Communications Summer Intern 2026 at CareDx in Brisbane, CA

CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. CareDx offers products, testing services, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post-transplant patient journey, and is the leading provider of genomics-based information for transplant patients.

This summer internship offers hands-on experience in Corporate Communications, where you’ll play a meaningful role in shaping how employees stay informed and connected. You’ll support summer-long intranet content build and help produce company-wide town halls, gaining exposure to internal storytelling, leadership communications, and live event preparation. This is a great opportunity to build practical writing, organization, and project coordination skills while learning how communications support company culture and alignment.

What You’ll Learn & Work On

• Support intranet content creation, updates, and organization
• Assist with planning and production of town halls and All Hands meetings
• Draft and edit internal communications content under guidance
• Organize presentation materials, agendas, and supporting documents
• Capture action items, owners, and deadlines during meetings
• Prepare presentations or status updates on project progress
• Participating in team meetings, reviews, and working sessions
• Assist with executive level slide preparation and summaries
• Present final project outcomes to the Corporate Communications team at the end of the internship
• Support additional tasks as needed to help the team meet its goals

Success Metrics

• Clear, accurate, and complete documentation
• Successful delivery of two functional microservices
• High-quality, reliable unit test coverage
• Effective collaboration and communication with team members
• Positive feedback from stakeholders and mentors

Tools & Skills Needed

• Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• SharePoint / intranet content management tools
• Smartsheet or similar project tracking tools
• Basic content editing, organization, and coordination skills

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree or recent graduate in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field
• Strong interest in corporate communications or internal communications
• Ability to work independently and manage a project timeline
• Strong written, verbal, and collaboration skills
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft tools (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook); familiarity with SharePoint or Smartsheet is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with content creation, editing, or internal communications projects
• Coursework in communications, writing, media studies, or organizational communications
• Familiarity with intranet platforms or content management systems
• Prior internship, campus leadership role, or project experience involving communications or events

Learning Outcomes

• Hands on experience completing a full internal communications project lifecycle
• Exposure to real world corporate communications tools, workflows, and processes
• Mentorship from experienced communications professionals
• Opportunities to present work and insights to stakeholders
• Understanding of how Corporate Communications supports employee alignment and organizational effectiveness

CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer-vets/disabled, and participates in the E-Verify program. 

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