Working Student Marketing & Communications Group Science & Technology Office (all genders)

Work Your Magic with us!  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Are you an out-of-the-box thinker with a get-things-done mentality who excels in developing creative messages? We are looking for a Marketing & Communications Working Student (all genders) in the Group Science & Technology Office, which is at the forefront of innovation at Merck. You will be part of a global team that develops the ideas and products of tomorrow in collaboration with the company’s business sectors.

Your role

You will primarily focus on supporting content creation for various channels, particularly LinkedIn, as well as external webpages and customer materials. Your content will reach and engage thousands of curious minds around the world.

In addition to researching and crafting compelling texts and contents, you will support event management initiatives, contributing to the successful execution of various events. You have a passion for storytelling and creative ideas for new formats (including video and audio) to convey messages effectively. With a natural talent for understanding and writing about a variety of scientific and technological topics, you can adapt your content to resonate with diverse audiences. We are looking for a versatile individual who can support a variety of tasks and play an active role in monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of each activity, making data-driven recommendations for improvement.

Your qualifications:

• Studying Communications, PR, Journalism or a related field
• Excellent writing skills. You excel in writing posts, articles and texts and adapting messages to different audiences
• First experience in MarCom, high affinity for social media and digital channels
• You are very fluent in English (minimum C1) German is a plus
• Familiarity with digital and AI tools. Willingness to explore, test and use new digital tools and applications is a must.
• Experience in event management, CMS or video editing
• Proactive, highly motivated, structured, committed and reliable

Duration: 6-12 months, starting March 2026

Location:  Darmstadt

Career Level:  Current student

Working time model:  Part-time

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!