2027 Future Talent program - Enterprise Social Media - Intern

Merck • Rahway, NJ

15h • $39,908 - $111,111 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities within the Strategic Access, Policy, & Communications (SAPC) team can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our Company's Enterprise Social Media team, part of the Digital Communications & Brand function within SAPC, is seeking a summer intern to support corporate social media initiatives and help advance social engagement across our global business. The intern will collaborate with social media leaders, communicators, agency partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to support content planning, publishing, community engagement, reporting, and social media strategy. This role offers hands-on experience in supporting what it takes to manage enterprise-level social media channels in a highly regulated and fast-paced environment. 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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor's or master's degree program in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, Business, or a related field.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively across teams.
• Demonstrated interest in social media, digital communications, content creation, or marketing.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with an interest in using data and insights to inform recommendations.
• Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating content for personal, academic, student organization, or professional social media channels.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
• Experience creating digital content, including graphics, video, or written content.
• Familiarity with social media management, analytics, or design tools such as Canva, Sprout Social, or similar platforms.
• Interest in communications within healthcare, science, corporate reputation, or highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate social media initiatives and help advance social engagement across our global business.
• Collaborate with social media leaders, communicators, agency partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to support content planning, publishing, community engagement, reporting, and social media strategy.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise social media content planning, publishing, community management, and audience engagement.
• Learn how performance reporting, benchmarking, and data-driven insights inform social media strategy and decision-making.
• Partner with communications leaders, agency teams, and business stakeholders across the organization.
• Develop an understanding of content review and approval processes within a highly regulated industry.
• Build a network of communications professionals while gaining exposure to innovative social media trends and best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern