Global Communications Intern (May 2025)

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects.  These opportunities in our Support Function Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Overview

Our company’s Global Communications organization has an opportunity for a summer communications intern. This individual will collaborate across multiple teams to support internal and external communications with an opportunity to learn from Global Communications leaders at all levels. The internship role will be focused on the development, execution, and reporting of key programs, initiatives, and experiences that support our company's purpose of using the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world.

This internship will be based in the Rahway, NJ, location. This individual will be expected to come to the Rahway, NJ, office 3 times a week.

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborate with the editorial team to support the delivery of our content strategy, including producing written, visual, and video content for internal and external channels (e.g., intranet, company websites, social media, etc.)
• Partner with the analytics team to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of our communications and provide recommendations for how to improve audience reach and engagement for both internal and external channels
• Support the planning and execution of employee engagement activities, including event planning, development of briefing materials, content creation, and more
• Assist in media relations, such as drafting press releases, fielding media inquiries, tracking news coverage, and compiling and distributing media reports
• Effectively partner with cross-functional subject matter experts to secure and incorporate input into communications materials
• Conduct research to support communication strategies and initiatives
• Support the communications team in day-to-day tasks and special projects

Required Education and Experience:

• Candidates must be currently in their junior year or above pursuing a college degree preferably in a related field (e.g., Business, English, Marketing/Communications) OR have a minimum of a high school diploma and have completed at least 1 internship, apprenticeship, co-op or equivalent professional role in a communications-related field
• Candidates must be available to work full-time for the summer months beginning in May 2025 through August 2025
• Candidates must have computer proficiency with Windows-based applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• SharePoint experience a plus
• Video and social media experience a plus

The Ideal Candidate:

• Understands the basic principles of communications, public relations, and social media, with strong proofreading, editing, and grammar skills
• Has strong project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrates creativity in addressing communication challenges and problem-solving
• Possesses excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Is a strong team player with a collaborative spirit
• Has a positive attitude and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Is curious and isn’t afraid to learn or ask questions

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday, and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day unless business-critical tasks require an on-site presence.  This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, that this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

Other Details:

• Expected salary range: $39,600.00 - $105,500.00
• Relocation: No relocation
• VISA Sponsorship: No
• Travel Requirements: 10%
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
• Shift: 1st - Day
• Valid Driving License: No
• Hazardous Material(s): n/a