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BD Interventional Surgery worldwide business unit, located in Rhode Island, is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies. The Sophisticated Repair and Reconstruction (AR&R) Platform is the industry leader in hernia repair. This intern will be focused on marketing critical initiatives and provide support to members of the Digital Marketing team responsible for supporting the hernia portfolio strategy and completing strategies to achieve commercial excellence.
Do you love all-things digital? Are you passionate about social media, writing, and marketing? As the
Digital Content and Social Media Marketing Intern , you will help to shape what the digital initiatives at BD look like – especially as it comes to social media, digital campaigns, and more. You will develop a deep understanding of marketing strategy, digital standard processes, and campaign execution, while also growing your writing skills and developing independent projects you can add to your portfolio. This role will have the opportunity to work on both patient education and product content under the support of an award-winning team.
The ideal candidate for this position is highly motivated to grow within the organization in the future, thrives in an environment of creativity and accountability, and can perform at a high level across a wide array of assignments. The position also offers opportunities to work in partnership and network with other businesses, cross-functional teams, and more.
Responsibilities - Under the mentorship of the digital marketing team members the Intern will support digital marketing initiatives, campaigns, and projects. They will focus on:
- The advertising and promotion (AdProm) content approval process.
- Strategy and execution of social media content and engagement management.
- Handling content calendars (blog, social media, email, etc.) and assisting in the strategy and writing of content.
- Developing deliverables such as campaign briefs, meeting prep, cases, PPT decks for leadership, and more.
- Working within project management software to assist execution and tactical strategies, supply to project management charts and forward planning. Passionate about project coordination and logistics for relevant digital marketing impact.
- Develop an understanding of both the patient and product AR&R portfolio, dedicated to the hernia transformation strategy and its competitive landscape.
- Assist with additional digital marketing responsibilities, which will include – but won’t be limited to – reporting and analytics dashboards, paid advertising planning, persona development and customer journey management, competitive landscape and intel discovery, SEM and SEO.
- Drive commercial excellence by collaborating cross-functionally with other marketing concentrations.
Education & Qualifications - Business major or other applicable undergrad or masters level program (ex. MBA) with an interest or focus in marketing.
The Right Candidate Will Also Have - Strong curiosity about digital marketing specialty.
- Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
- Hard-working attitude towards learning and implementing digital initiatives.
- Ability to work proactively and be self-motivated.
- Fast learning capabilities with the intent of working independently on tasks.
- Comfortability presenting and sharing new insights to impact the business.
- Must have the ability to work on several projects simultaneously and prioritize responsibilities.
- Effectively work cross-functionally and network within the business.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment of accountability.
- Solid understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
*All candidates must submit at least 2 writing samples in the form of blogs, social media posts, or other relevant writing examples.*
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us? A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
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Primary Work Location
USA RI - Warwick
Additional Locations
USA IL - Vernon Hills
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Salary Range Information $0.00 - $100,000,000.00 USD Hourly
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