Responsibilities

• Maintain the internal communications content calendar and track upcoming stories, campaigns, events, deadlines, approvals and publishing dates.
• Support the planning, coordination and production of the biweekly global newsletter, including gathering content, drafting and editing copy, preparing content for translation and coordinating regional versions.
• Draft, edit and publish employee-facing content for J&J Home, including patient impact stories, employee and manufacturing spotlights, culture initiatives, business updates and event recaps.
• Create and schedule Viva Engage posts and other short-form content that promotes key stories, campaigns, events and employee resources.
• Design digital screen content and other simple visual assets to support global campaigns, events, announcements and site communications.
• Edit, format, publish and track People News announcements in partnership with managers and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with colleagues and partners across functions and regions to gather information, incorporate feedback, secure approvals and support timely distribution.
• Help ensure content is clear, concise, employee-friendly, aligned with AP style and consistent with J&J and Heart Recovery messaging.
• Support communications campaigns and special projects, including employee engagement, culture, patient advocacy, learning and organizational initiatives.
• Track channel activity and engagement, organize communications materials and contribute to reports and recommendations that improve future content.

Requirements

• Student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, business, organizational studies or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise and engaging employee communications.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with AP style or a willingness to learn and apply it consistently.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience with or interest in learning digital communications platforms such as SharePoint, Viva Engage, email marketing tools and digital signage systems.
• Basic visual design skills and experience using Canva, PowerPoint or similar tools to create polished communications assets.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across functions, levels and global regions and to incorporate feedback professionally.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling internal, confidential or time-sensitive information.
• Self-motivated, curious and comfortable taking initiative, asking questions and working both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred

• Previous internship, campus leadership, writing, editorial, marketing, social media or communications experience preferred.