Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionAs part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.Location/Division Specific InformationOpen to interns in Waltham, Mass.Discover Impactful Work:The Global Communications internship position provides an opportunity for students who are currently pursuing a communications, journalism, English or marketing degree to get hands on experience working with communications professionals in a fast-paced corporate environment. The intern will contribute to writing, editing, video and other communications content projects for internal and external audiences. The paid position starts in May, working 40 hours per week through August.A day in the Life:
Collaborating with partners to research, write and edit stories and other content that can be used for our internal or external channels
Writing, editing and developing materials for various communications projects, including change communications, organizational announcements, executive messages, newsletters, videos, social media posts, podcasts, etc.
Supporting communication leaders, business leaders and their teams to prepare materials for town halls and other employees events.
Assisting with building out content on our corporate intranet (called “iConnect”)
Assisting with compiling regular measurement reports for communications programs
Assisting with handling requests for change communications support.
Assisting with mass email distribution tool (Poppulo)
Supporting other Global Communications projects as needed
Keys to Success:Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
Journalism, public relations and/or corporate communications major
Microsoft Office 365 experience, including SharePoint and Viva Engage
Familiarity with AP Style
Graphic design editing and PowerPoint skills a plus
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Excellent writing skills
Self-starter, meticulous, proactive
Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team
Ability to analyze and quickly grasp complex technical subject matter and translate it into messages that are easily understood
An interest in science
Able to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
Strong organizational and time management skills
Willingness to learn, be mentored, and improve
Exceptional customer service focus
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
