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Merck & Co., Inc.
2027 Future Talent Program: Transformation Communications Intern
Merck’s Global Communications team is offering a summer internship supporting internal communications for major transformation initiatives, including work related to AI-enabled capabilities. The intern will work with Human Health Communications and partner on a joint project with another intern supporting AI communications. The role also offers the chance to learn from leaders across different areas.
The work
The intern will support communications for the US customer engagement transformation, working with colleagues in change management, programme management, strategy realisation and other functions. They will contribute to Human Health newsletters and quarterly messages, drafting content, sourcing stories and coordinating input and edits.
Employee engagement work includes preparing agendas, briefings and recaps for events, as well as supporting video shoots. The intern will also help develop content, promotion and toolkits for Global Diversity & Inclusion Experience Month, helping teams activate locally.
Research on change communications, employee experience and workplace AI adoption will inform the work. The role calls for an AI-first mindset across communications work, using generative AI tools for research, content development and collaboration. The intern will also help assess communications through listening channels and measures such as engagement data, survey results and sentiment. They will help turn recurring themes into recommendations for future communications. Maintaining transformation SharePoint sites is part of the role where timing and workload allow.
Requirements
- Currently in junior year or above while pursuing a college degree. A related field is preferred.
- Available to work full time from May through August 2027.
The employer describes an ideal candidate as a strong writer who can make complex information clear, work with ambiguity, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and exercise sound judgement with sensitive or not-yet-public information. They are curious about organisational change, communicate professionally, build relationships across teams and are willing to learn new skills and approaches.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint or other digital collaboration platforms.
- Familiarity with generative AI tools and interest in their use in communications.
- Coursework or demonstrated interest in organisational change, business transformation, public health, life sciences or healthcare communications.
- Experience collaborating in teams with diverse groups.
Practical details
- Location
- Rahway, New Jersey, United States
- Work arrangement
- Hybrid; expected in the Rahway office three times a week
- Employment
- Full-time, fixed-term summer 2027 internship, lasting up to 12 weeks
- Salary
- The salary range is $39,908–$111,111 USD.
- Visa sponsorship
- No
- Relocation and travel
- No relocation; no travel required
- Application timing
- The listed posting end date is 13 November 2026. The employer advises applying no later than 12 November and says the posting may close earlier or remain open longer.
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Source checked 4 November 2026
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