Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. We embrace research and science -- bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people.

With $76.5 billion in 2017 sales, Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices markets. There are more than 250 Johnson & Johnson operating companies employing over 125,000 people and with products touching the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. If you have the talent and desire to touch the world, Johnson & Johnson has the career opportunities to help make it happen.

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Johnson & Johnson is recruiting Communication Graduate Interns for summer 2019. These full-time internship positions will be located in New Brunswick or other Johnson & Johnson facilities within the New Jersey/New York/Pennsylvania area.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA is required
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B status)
• Previous professional experience in a communications, public affairs, journalism or related job prior to enrolling in the graduate program (minimum 12 months required)
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College/University in a communications, journalism, marketing, public affairs or related graduate degree program with an interest in pursuing a career in communications/public affairs (individuals pursuing graduate degrees in science or any healthcare-related field who have communications experience also are eligible)
• Fundamental understanding of healthcare business and challenges
• Geographic mobility for the duration of the internship (approximately 10 weeks)

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Excellent business writing skills
• Strong research and analytical skills and the ability to synthesize and translate findings into concrete executable recommendations
• Strong digital and social acumen
• Time and priority management
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

PERSONALITY TRAITS 

• Personal integrity & Credo-based values
• “Can do” attitude
• Curious and broad minded
• Drive to take personal ownership and accountability for results
• Collaborative - Willingness to learn from others and partner with peers
• Courage to speak your voice and suggest out-of-the-box ideas

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Interns must be willing and able to work 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday
• Internship duration is 10 weeks, June 3rd through August 9th. Start/end dates can be adjusted per discretion of hiring manager. 
• This is a paid internship. Hourly pay rate is based on existing J&J guidelines for Masters-level students.

Johnson and Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Join us and advance life-changing treatments for people who need them most. At Johnson & Johnson, our focus is on improving global health equity and developing MedTech and pharmaceutical innovations that impact the future of health. Using AI and robotics to transform surgery or helping data scientists and clinicians formulate new ways to diagnose and treat disease, this work may sound like sci-fi, but it’s all science, all real, and could be your career. Whatever your background, skills, or career goals, there’s a place for you to help solve some of the world’s most pressing health challenges with us.

Accelerate your career while changing the world.

Each of our broadly-based family of companies offers an inclusive and empowering culture and employee benefits (like paid time off to volunteer, transgender-inclusive and same-sex partner health insurance coverage, and more) designed to help you live your best life, however you define it. And our best-in-class learning and development approaches, mentorship, and access to innovators across the world will help you grow your skills and reach your career goals. Because when you're at your best, nothing stands between you and your next breakthrough.