Vertex Spring 2026 Co-op, Digital Communications

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc•Boston, MA

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vertex Digital Communications Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards undergraduate or advanced degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing/Communications, Public Relations, Business, Project Management, or other related fields. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our digital communications functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. The Corporate Communications team works cross-functionally with multiple teams across the company to advance and protect our reputation as a different kind of biotech company - one focused on serial innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. As an intern/Co-op on the Digital Communications team, you will gain an understanding of Vertex's corporate strategy and how to reach various audiences through digital channels by assisting with the day-to-day management of Vertex's Corporate digital platforms. This includes social media channels (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube) as well as our corporate website, vrtx.com. In this role you will see projects through from start to finish and have the opportunity to contribute to the content creation, digital strategy, audience targeting, and analysis of social media, website, and other digital metrics.

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing/Communications, Public Relations, Business, Project Management, or another related field
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Interest in digital trends and best practices
Team oriented and data driven
Strong planning and organizational skills
Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2026
You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January - June 2026

Responsibilities

Manage Vertex's Corporate social media content calendar and website updates tracker.
Work alongside content producers to help organize, schedule, and distribute content via the appropriate digital platforms and target audiences.
Monitor and respond to comments, mentions, and direct messages on social media in a timely and compliant manner
Contribute to campaign reports by tracking and providing analysis of content performance across social and web.
Support paid social and search engine marketing (SEM) campaigns coordinating between Vertex team and paid media agency
Review copy and content for accuracy, voice, and appropriateness for the channel on which it will be published.
Collaborate with Vertex's digital team to track the latest digital trends and ensure a unified user experience across Vertex's digital platforms