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Johnson & Johnson is recruiting Communication Interns for summer 2022. These full-time internship positions will be New Jersey/New York/Pennsylvania area or remote.

Johnson & Johnson is home to a world-class communication team, and we are currently hiring our Class of Summer 2022 – a talented group of entry-level communicators who are looking to build a career in healthcare communications. They will be fully integrated members of our team for the duration of the internship, with opportunities to make meaningful contributions and demonstrate a real passion for communication.

Interns will gain valuable work experience in different areas across the business in one of the most innovative, diversified, and admired companies in the world.

REPORTS TO:

Interns will be assigned a manager depending on their placement, whether in a business unit or in one of the corporate functions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Class of Summer 2022 communication intern at Johnson & Johnson, you will help build the reputation of Johnson & Johnson with key internal and external stakeholders by participating in communication activities that bring value across the company. You will help engage, align, inspire and inform our stakeholders around the world.

Successful candidates will blend communication, marketing and journalism disciplines, demonstrate a strong ability to write and create a wide variety of content in a number of formats, such as internal announcements, presentations, press releases, articles, videos, web copy, media pitches and social media outreach. You may also contribute to research for current and/or future campaigns and translate the information into insights and strategy.

You will have the opportunity to interact with Johnson & Johnson employees at all levels, and with other partner groups within Johnson & Johnson including Legal, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, R&D, Government Affairs and IT, as well as public relations and other agencies working on our behalf.

We are looking for self-starters who can manage projects and follow-ups with demonstrated attention to detail.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA

• Must be permanently legally authorized to work in the United States at time of application, without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status

• 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)

• Previous professional experience in a communications, public affairs, journalism or related job prior to enrolling in the graduate program (minimum 12 months required)

• Fundamental understanding of healthcare business and challenges

• Geographic mobility for the time of the internship (approximately 10 weeks) or ability to work remotely.

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 innovative ideas

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Interns work 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday

• Internship duration is 10 weeks, June 6 through August 12. 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 students.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

PRIMARY LOCATION

United States-New Jersey-New Brunswick-One Johnson & Johnson Plaza

ORGANIZATION

Johnson & Johnson (6067)

JOB FUNCTION

General Administration

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