This co-op role offers hands-on experience in internal communications, focusing on creating employee-facing content and managing communication channels. The intern will support global communications efforts to keep employees informed, connected, and engaged, working directly with the senior manager of global internal communications.
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
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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
Interest in healthcare, MedTech, employee communications, organizational culture, and storytelling that connects employees’ work to patient impact
Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future
Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship
Nice to have:
Previous internship, campus leadership, writing, editorial, marketing, social media, or communications experience
Benefits
Eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan
Eligible for up to 40 hours of sick time per calendar year (up to 56 hours per calendar year for employees who reside in the State of Washington)
Eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Important Details
Application deadline: 28 May 2027
About the Company
Johnson & Johnson believes health is everything, empowering healthcare innovation to prevent, treat, and cure complex diseases, deliver smarter and less invasive treatments, and provide personal solutions. Through expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, the company innovates across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions to profoundly impact health for humanity.
At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we innovate with purpose, to lead where medicine is going.
