Global Animal Health Communications Specialist

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Merck, a global leader in health, seeks a Communications Specialist for its Animal Health division in Rahway, NJ. You will manage owned media, produce engaging content, and support media relations.

The role emphasizes analytics, CMS management, and cross‑functional collaboration in a hybrid work setting. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in communications or related field and 2–5 years in PR/communications, with familiarity in web analytics, SEO, media monitoring, and WordPress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, marketing or related field.
• 2–5 years in public relations, communications or related field; pharma/healthcare or science background a plus.
• Proficient with web analytics, SEO, and GEO reporting.
• Experience with media monitoring platforms and WordPress for Business.

Responsibilities

• Manage owned media editorial calendar and content production (articles, videos, infographics).
• Oversee a web CMS to publish content with proper tagging and image use for search and SEO.
• Lead media monitoring, reporting, and support earned media campaigns and story development.
• Coordinate programs across internal/external communications and social media; create performance reports.

Skills

Brand management

Content creation

Copywriting

Media relations

SEO

Analytics

Digital marketing communications

Web analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing or a related field

Tools

WordPress for Business

Muck Rack

Google Analytics

SEO tools

Job description

Merck, a global leader in health, seeks a Communications Specialist for its Animal Health division in Rahway, NJ. You will manage owned media, produce engaging content, and support media relations.

The role emphasizes analytics, CMS management, and cross‑functional collaboration in a hybrid work setting. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in communications or related field and 2–5 years in PR/communications, with familiarity in web analytics, SEO, media monitoring, and WordPress.