Specialist, Global Internal Communications

MSD

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Internal Communications Specialist to support employee communications for our Company's Animal Health division. This role will be part of the Animal Health Communications team and will help ensure employees are informed, engaged, and connected to the organization’s business priorities and culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or related field; pharmaceutical, healthcare or science-based industry experience a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of communications practices, tools and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Creative thinker and passionate about building culture
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging, employee-friendly language.
• Comfort working in matrixed environments and managing multiple priorities.
• Positive, proactive attitude
• Organized with attention to detail
• Brand Management
• Business Communications
• Communication
• Communication Analytics
• Communication Management
• Communication Strategy Development
• Communications Writing
• Content Creation
• Content Development
• Corporate Communications Strategy
• Creative Process
• Crisis Communication Management
• Digital Human Resources (HR) Vision
• Graphic Design
• Marketing
• Marketing Communications (MarCom)
• Media Relations
• Multimedia Development
• Organizational Communications
• Photography
• Policy Knowledge
• Research Development
• Stakeholder Communications
• Strategic Communication Planning

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing slides or creating simple visual communication assets a plus.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Develop clear, compelling content for internal channels—including our Animal Health intranet, newsletter, leadership messages, and operational updates.
• Assist with development of employee-generated content to be shared internally and externally, highlighting the work and impact of Animal Health employees across the organization.
• Channel & Message Management: Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure communications are accurate, timely, and aligned with company priorities.
• Assist with development of materials to support people leaders in cascading key messages to their teams.
• Support development and execution of creative methods to foster multi-way communication among the company, our Executive Team members and our employees.
• Global Town Hall Coordination: Help develop, create, and coordinate content for quarterly global Animal Health town halls, including talking points, slides, and video concepts.
• Digital Experience Enhancement: Participate in the reimagining of the company’s digital employee environment, helping shape improved navigation, user experience, and storytelling within these platforms.

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
• More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees