2027 Future Talent program Enterprise Social Media Intern

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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 Companys 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.

• Social Media Experience: Gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise social media content planning publishing community management and audience engagement.

• Analytics & Insights: Learn how performance reporting benchmarking and data-driven insights inform social media strategy and decision-making.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with communications leaders agency teams and business stakeholders across the organization.

• Governance & Compliance: Develop an understanding of content review and approval processes within a highly regulated industry.

• Professional Growth: Build a network of communications professionals while gaining exposure to innovative social media trends and best practices.

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time bachelors or masters 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.

• 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.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer at the discretion of the company.

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The salary range for this role is $39908 - $111111

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