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2026 Future Talent Program - Marketing - Co-op

Merck, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065

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Overview The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co‑op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Animal Health Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long‑term goals.

We’re seeking a motivated Marketing Co‑op to support go‑to‑market strategy, competitive positioning, and product launch activities. This 6‑month role offers hands‑on experience working with product, sales, and marketing teams to translate product capabilities into compelling messaging, enable sales, and measure market impact. Ideal candidates are studying marketing, business, product management, communications, animal science or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

Help develop product positioning and messaging tailored to buyer personas and use cases.

Support production of customer‑facing materials such as one‑pagers, FAQs, slide decks, website copy, and social media posts.

Perform market, customer, and competitive research to identify trends, differentiators, and gaps.

Analyze product usage and campaign performance to inform positioning and prioritization.

Create and maintain product collateral in the content repository and update product pages in CMS.

Track KPIs tied to product marketing (adoption, feature usage, etc.) and prepare reports.

Education

Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s program in Marketing, Business, Communications, Product Management, Animal Science or related field.

Required Experience and Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Ability to synthesize technical product information into clear, benefit‑focused messaging.

Analytical mindset; comfortable working with data in spreadsheets.

Proficiency with Microsoft Workspace.

Interest in product strategy and customer‑facing communications.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.

Salary Range $39,600.00 – $105,500.00 USD.

Location New York, NY

Work Arrangements Hybrid work model: 3 days on‑site per week (Monday–Thursday), Friday remote, unless business needs require on‑site presence.

Travel requirements: 10%.

Relocation: No.

Visa sponsorship: No.

Legal Notice As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information, visit EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement.

United States and Puerto Rico residents only.

Work status: Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term).

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