Merck

2027 Future Talent Program - Global Communications Intern (AI focus) - Intern

Rahway, NJ (Hybrid)

$40K/yr – $111K/yrIntern/New GradVolunteer

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the communications lifecycle for an AI program, shaping pilot testing, promotional messaging, stakeholder storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Identify and evaluate AI use cases and influence development priorities.
  • Create pilot communications, launch notices, onboarding guides, and sponsor-ready presentations.
  • Test tools in pilots, document results, and share findings with the build team.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Explore how AI agents could support communications teams by helping identify and evaluate potential use cases, contributing to early-stage agent development and informing priorities for future tools
  • Draft promotional communications for the AI program and its tools, including announcements, launch communications, intranet features, newsletter items and success stories, to build awareness and drive adoption across Global Communications
  • Draft pilot user communications, including onboarding notes, release updates, quick-start guides and frequently asked questions, so pilot participants can get started quickly and stay current as tools evolve
  • Develop presentations for sponsors, leadership, pilot sessions and showcases that translate technical progress into clear stories and visuals
  • Test AI tools in pilot, including running structured test cases, documenting where they succeed and where they fall short, and sharing findings with the build team
  • Effectively partner with cross-functional subject matter experts to secure and incorporate input into communications materials
  • Conduct research on how peer companies and the broader industry communicate about AI, and bring back examples and ideas the team can use
  • Support the AI incubation team in day-to-day tasks and special projects

Requirements

  • Candidates must be currently in their junior year or above pursuing a college degree preferably in a related field (e.g., Communications, Marketing/Public Relations, Journalism, English, Business)
  • Candidates must be available to work full-time for the summer months beginning in May 2027 through August 2027
  • Candidates must have hands-on experience using at least one generative AI tool (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini)
  • Candidates must have computer proficiency with Windows-based applications (PowerPoint, Word)
  • Coursework or projects in artificial intelligence, including prompt design or building custom assistants, a plus
  • SharePoint experience a plus
  • Video, social media and presentation design experience a plus

Preferred

  • Writes clear, persuasive copy that gets people excited about something new, with strong proofreading, editing and grammar skills
  • Understands the basic principles of communications, public relations and internal marketing
  • Is comfortable building presentations that tell a story, and explaining technical topics in plain language to diverse audiences
  • Has strong project management and organizational skills
  • Demonstrates creativity in addressing communication challenges and problem solving
  • Possesses excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, and works well with both communicators and technologists
  • Is a strong team player with a collaborative spirit and a positive attitude who thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Is curious about how AI is changing communications work, isn’t afraid to learn or ask questions, and is willing to say when a tool got something wrong

Salaries

Posted range

$40K/yr – $111K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

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