2027 Future Talent program - Enterprise Social Media - Intern

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is offering a summer internship within the Enterprise Social Media team in Rahway, NJ. You will support corporate social media initiatives, content planning, publishing, and engagement across global channels.

Expect to collaborate with leaders, agencies, and cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, regulated environment. This internship emphasizes hands-on experience in enterprise-level social media and governance, with a development focus and exposure to trends in digital

Qualifications

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication across teams.
• Demonstrated interest in social media, digital communications, content creation, or marketing.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Analytical mindset; use data and insights to inform recommendations.
• Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support content planning, publishing, and community engagement on enterprise social media channels.
• Assist with reporting, analytics, and data-driven insights to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with social media leaders, communicators, and agency partners.
• Contribute to social media strategy supporting regulated, global initiatives.

Skills

Written communication

Social media interest

Analytical mindset

Organization

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Marketing/Communications/PR/Digital Media/Business

Tools

Canva

Sprout Social

Job description

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.

Learning Opportunities

• 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.

Required Education

Candidates must be 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.

Required Experience and Skills

• 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.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• 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.

Salary range: The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 FTP2027 HH2027.

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Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a

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