Vertex Spring 2025 Co-op, Internal Communications (Boston, MA)

Job Description

The Vertex Co-op Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. When you join our co-op program you should not be surprised to see that our environment is one that is innovative and team oriented, where collaboration is not just a word, and "we are relentless" is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their project plan, connect with other co-ops,and feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will co-ops learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams.

Job Description:

The Corporate Communications Co-Op will gain valuable experience through supporting, and in some cases leading, several important communications projects across a number of high-visibility areas across Vertex. The selected candidate will work closely with project leads and other team members on several defined projects, as well as provide general day-to-day support as needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Writing and production of content for our employee intranet by researching, writing and packaging articles, patient stories and multimedia content.
• Writing copy for event promotion and digital signage
• Support the team and business partners by helping create and execute on all-employee communications plans, including engagement/morale initiatives, HR initiatives, and general operations
• Assist with employee event production, promotion and logistics (including virtual events). For example: Fireside Chats with guest speakers, quarterly web chats, employee engagement initiatives.
• Compile metrics from communications campaigns and provide insight to help guide creation of strategy and planning for future initiatives.
• Provide support for ongoing communications initiatives and ad hoc projects, as needed.

Qualification:

• Must have a high school diploma and be enrolled in a degree program leading to a bachelors degree in journalism, communications, marketing or a related field.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with multiple, competing priorities
• Prior internship experience in the medical/pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or in communications
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to deliver results with limited direction and guidance and on tight deadlines; a self-starter
• Highly motivated and energetic
• Strong work ethic and tenacity
• Permanent legal authorization to work in the United States
• Candidate must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2025
• Candidate must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week January-June 2025

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of that third-party agency; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency upon offer.

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