Job Description
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Support Function Division—Global Communications – can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
Within our company’s Global Communications organization, the Global Media Relations group has an opportunity for an intern who will work collaboratively and cross-functionally to assist in activities and deliverables focused on supporting media relations activities. The internship will focus on activities that help introduce the media landscape and key media relations skills such as developing effective communications to reporters, identifying opportunities to impact the company’s external relationships and reputation with a news story, as well as external activities that illustrate the company's purpose of using the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world.
Media Relations Intern Job Summary
The Media Relations Intern will assist the Global Media Relations team in developing and implementing effective media strategies to promote and enhance the company’s relationship with reporters. This role involves working closely with media professionals, managing media inquiries, drafting press releases, and monitoring media coverage. The Media Relations Intern will also develop strong communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills, including through cross-functional work with other Global Communications groups.
Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
Monitoring and triaging press inquiries in the media relations email inbox
Supporting the company’s quarterly sales & earnings
Preparing experts for media interviews, including research for media backgrounders
Developing and updating media distribution lists
Maintaining consistency of corporate messaging and acting as a steward of the company brand
Identifying opportunities for innovative external storytelling
Securing and incorporating input from subject matter experts
Providing additional media relations event support, as needed
Participating in team meetings and discussions, and providing key insights and recommendations
Required Education and Experience:
Candidates must be in their junior year or above pursuing a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., Business, English, Marketing/Communications)
Candidates must be available to work full-time for the summer months beginning in May 2024 through August 2024
Candidates must have basic proficiency with Windows-based applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
SharePoint and Teams experience a plus
Video and social media experience a plus
Candidate’s location would be in the Rahway, NJ, location
Candidate will be expected to come to the Rahway, NJ, office 3 times a week
The Ideal Candidate:
Understands the basic principles of communications, public relations and social media, with strong proofreading, editing and grammar skills
Has strong project management and organizational skills
Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills
Is a strong team player with a collaborative spirit
Has a positive attitude and thrives in a fast-paced environment
FTP2024
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