Vertex Spring 2026 Co-op, Digital Communications

**Job Description****Kickstart Your Career at Vertex*** **Real Projects:** You’ll work on assignments that make a real impact, not just busy work.* **Mentorship & Networking:** Connect with leaders and peers who want to see you succeed through professional networks, connections, and collaborations that will shape your longer-term career.* **Flexible & Supportive:** We offer flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and prioritize your wellbeing.* **Inclusive Culture:** Collaboration and inclusion are embedded in everything we do.* **Career Launchpad:** Build skills, explore career paths, and get guidance for your future career.**Your Impact** The Vertex Digital Communications Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards undergraduate or advanced degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing/Communications, Public Relations, Business, Project Management, or other related fields. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our digital communications functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.*Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline.***Important Notice Regarding Internship and Co-op Inquiries** At Vertex Pharmaceuticals, we are committed to providing a fair and structured recruitment process for all students interested in internship and co-op opportunities. To ensure consistency and equity, all student applications must go through our Early Talent Acquisition Team.Due to the high volume of interest, we are unable to respond to individual solicitation. Direct solicitation to Vertex employees- including senior leaders via email will result in removal from the recruiting process.We appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in Vertex. To be considered for internship or co-op roles, please apply directly through our official application channels. ()Thank you for respecting our process and helping us maintain a fair experience for all candidates.**What you will be doing:**The Corporate Communications team works cross-functionally with multiple teams across the company to advance and protect our reputation as a different kind of biotech company – one focused on serial innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. As an intern/Co-op on the Digital Communications team, you will gain an understanding of Vertex’s corporate strategy and how to reach various audiences through digital channels by assisting with the day-to-day management of Vertex’s Corporate digital platforms. This includes social media channels (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube) as well as our corporate website, vrtx.com. In this role you will see projects through from start to finish and have the opportunity to contribute to the content creation, digital strategy, audience targeting, and analysis of social media, website, and other digital metrics.Potential duties will include:* Manage Vertex’s Corporate social media content calendar and website updates tracker.* Work alongside content producers to help organize, schedule, and distribute content via the appropriate digital platforms and target audiences.* Monitor and respond to comments, mentions, and direct messages on social media in a timely and compliant manner* Contribute to campaign reports by tracking and providing analysis of content performance across social and web.* Support paid social and search engine marketing (SEM) campaigns coordinating between Vertex team and paid media agency* Review copy and content for accuracy, voice, and appropriateness for the channel on which it will be published.* Collaborate with Vertex’s digital team to track the latest digital trends and ensure a unified user experience across Vertex’s digital platforms**What you will need to succeed:*** Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing/Communications, Public Relations, Business, Project Management, or another related field* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills* Interest in digital trends and best practices* Team oriented and data driven* Strong planning and organizational skills* Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry level roles within this part of the organization.* You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2026* You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – June 2026**Program Details:*** Full-time, paid co-op $20.00 – 35.00 USD/hour* Program Dates: January – June 2026**At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you.**• Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free access to group exercise classes• Subsidized commuter benefits- transit and parking• Provided meals—free breakfast daily• Career development opportunities and events, including C Suite engagement• Social events—both intern-only and company-wide• Location-specific perks and extras• Recognition of National Intern Day **Our Ways of Working** Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.**Equal Opportunities** Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.**Accessibility & Accommodations** We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Vertex is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com**Export Control Notice** This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role, Vertex is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.*This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex. The individual selected
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