2027 Future Talent Program - Global Communications Intern (AI focus) - Intern

MSD • Rahway, NJ

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Future Talent Program offers internships lasting up to 12 weeks and includes one or more projects. The Global Communications organization is seeking a summer intern focused on artificial intelligence (AI) to join a small team that designs, pilots, and scales AI-powered tools for communicators. These tools may help leaders write messages in their own voice, draft organizational announcements, and build presentations. The intern will work with communicators, technologists, and Global Communications leaders.

The role focuses on drafting communications that explain and promote this work, including promotional content, pilot-user communications, and presentations, as well as hands-on testing of AI tools. The internship supports the company’s purpose of using leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. The role is based in Rahway, New Jersey, with an expectation of working from the office three times per week. Candidates must be available to work full-time during the summer, from May through August 2027. The position is an intern/co-op, fixed-term role; relocation, visa sponsorship, and travel are not provided or required.

Requirements

• Currently in junior year or above while pursuing a college degree; a related field such as Communications, Marketing/Public Relations, Journalism, English, or Business is preferred.
• Available to work full-time during the summer months from May 2027 through August 2027.
• Hands-on experience using at least one generative AI tool, such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or Gemini.
• Computer proficiency with Windows-based applications, including PowerPoint and Word.
• Clear, persuasive writing, with strong proofreading, editing, and grammar skills.
• Understanding of basic communications, public relations, and internal marketing principles.
• Comfort building presentations that tell a story and explaining technical topics in plain language to diverse audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Creativity in addressing communications challenges and problem solving.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work with communicators and technologists.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity about how AI is changing communications work, willingness to learn and ask questions, and willingness to identify when a tool is wrong.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or projects in artificial intelligence, including prompt design or building custom assistants.
• SharePoint experience.
• Video, social media, and presentation design experience.

Responsibilities

• Explore how AI agents could support communications teams by identifying and evaluating potential use cases, contributing to early-stage agent development, and informing priorities for future tools.
• Draft promotional communications for the AI program and its tools, including announcements, launch communications, intranet features, newsletter items, and success stories.
• Draft pilot-user communications, including onboarding notes, release updates, quick-start guides, and frequently asked questions.
• Develop presentations for sponsors, leadership, pilot sessions, and showcases that translate technical progress into clear stories and visuals.
• Test AI tools in pilot by running structured test cases, documenting successes and shortcomings, and sharing findings with the build team.
• Partner with cross-functional subject matter experts to obtain and incorporate input into communications materials.
• Research how peer companies and the broader industry communicate about AI, and share useful examples and ideas with the team.
• Support the AI incubation team with day-to-day tasks and special projects.

What This Job Offers

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