Brand & Digital Communications Intern/Co-op - Iselin, NJ

BASF Catalysts • Woodbridge Township, NJ

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Metivo, part of the BASF Group, is seeking a creative, detail-oriented and proactive Brand & Digital Communications Intern/Co-op for its Global Communications team during the Spring 2027 semester. The role supports the rollout of Metivo’s refreshed brand identity and website by developing content, creating creative assets, improving the digital experience, and contributing to internal communications and employee experiences. The intern/co-op will work on real projects and collaborate with colleagues across a global organization. The position is based at the North American headquarters in Iselin, New Jersey, with an opportunity to work primarily remotely during the semester. The assignment runs from January through May 2027, with potential for extension, and is scheduled for 15–30 hours per week. It is a temporary assignment; the individual will be paid by a third party and will not be an employee of BASF ECMS. Pay is $25 per hour.

Metivo serves customers across industries including light and heavy-duty automotive, aerospace, clean air technologies, and the hydrogen economy. Its offerings include precious metals trading and recycling, with a focus on circular solutions and sustainability. Metivo operates in 14 countries, with 4,400 employees and 30 sites.

Applicants should submit a resume and examples of creative work, which may include social media content, graphic design projects, digital campaigns, academic projects, or personal creative work.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Strong visual creativity and interest in branding, digital communications, and content creation.
• Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva, Figma, or similar platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail and an eye for visual consistency, layout, and design.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work with colleagues across different teams and regions.
• Curiosity, initiative, and enthusiasm for learning new tools and developing new skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating content for LinkedIn or other professional social media platforms.
• Familiarity with website content management systems (CMS).
• Basic understanding of web design, UX/UI principles, or website quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging social media content that highlights Metivo’s people, culture, innovations, and business activities.
• Create graphics and visual assets for social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn.
• Support management of the social media content calendar by planning, organizing, and coordinating upcoming posts.
• Collaborate with communications colleagues and subject matter experts to gather information, develop stories, and coordinate content.
• Review website pages for visual consistency, formatting, spacing, layout, and alignment with brand guidelines.
• Help coordinate website content reviews, updates, and translations with colleagues across regions.
• Refresh existing visual assets, including Employee Resource Group (ERG) logos, to align with the updated brand identity.
• Create branded resources such as Microsoft Teams backgrounds, badge templates, posters, and presentation materials.
• Support other creative projects and branding initiatives as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed