Global Brand & Communications Strategist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Compassionate and sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Communications Specialist to support global communications and branding for our Animal Health division.

This role joins the Global Animal Health Communications team to advance earned and owned media, strengthen our market presence, and support business growth. You will manage editorial calendars, produce content across channels, coordinate PR efforts, and create regular performance reports to drive growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing, or related field; pharmaceutical, healthcare or science-based industry experience a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of communications practices, tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Own media: Manage the editorial calendar for the Animal Health division’s owned media channel and produce content (articles, videos, infographics).
• Media relations: monitor coverage, support external PR campaigns, identify story pitches and manage media lists.
• Project management: coordinate campaigns across internal/external comms and social media; create regular performance reports.

Skills

Brand Management

Content Creation

Copywriting

Media Relations

Digital Marketing Communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/public relations/marketing

Tools

WordPress for Business

Google Analytics

Muck Rack

AI tools

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Communications Specialist to support global communications and branding for our Animal Health division.

This role joins the Global Animal Health Communications team to advance earned and owned media, strengthen our market presence, and support business growth. You will manage editorial calendars, produce content across channels, coordinate PR efforts, and create regular performance reports to drive growth and impact.