2027 Future Talent program - Enterprise Social Media - Intern

Rahway, NJ (Hybrid)

$40K/yr – $111K/yrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 9 hrs ago

Job Summary

The intern will help plan, publish, and engage across enterprise social channels while navigating governance and compliance in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

  • Own hands-on experience in enterprise social media management and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Develop skills in analytics, governance, and compliance while learning to inform recommendations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • The intern will support corporate social media initiatives and help advance social engagement across our global business.
  • 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.
  • Governance & Compliance: Develop an understanding of content review and approval processes within a highly regulated industry.
  • Learning Opportunities for the prospective intern are: Social Media Experience, Analytics & Insights, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Governance & Compliance, Professional Growth.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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 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.
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