Job Description

Companion Animal Marketing Student Placement Job Advert

Introduction

At our company, we are: Always innovating – for the love of pets! If this core mission resonates with you then keep reading…

We are looking for you to join our dynamic companion animal marketing team in the role of a student placement. We know the UK is mad about pets and the companion animal marketing team focuses on all the nations favourite fury friends: dogs, cats, and rabbits. Our campaigns focus on pet owner education, the importance of preventative health for all pet life stages and the development of vet toolkits that support our complete range. We want our customers to see the value we can add at every touchpoint and feel inspired and supported by our portfolio propositions.

The Role

You will bring energy and knowledge to support on the following:

Supporting the marketing team to develop and deliver our marketing plans to veterinary teams and pet ownersInteractions with external agencies to refine and execute marketing plansSupport new product launchesSupport large event organisation and executionSupport the creation of creative digital, print and website assets

Technical Specifications

You will be looking to complete a 12-month placement in your third or penultimate year of study, returning to your course at the end of the placementStudying towards a degree in any discipline (or equivalent qualification)

Qualities we look for at Animal Health

Experience of industry software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator to create visual designsHTML/Web/Email experience advantageousComprehends and aligns with our organization’s core valuesAligns and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusivityDemonstrates initiative, proactivity and academic curiosityEncourages and boosts their colleagues through teamworkDemonstrates clear and effective communication

Location

A mixture of working from home, combined with 2 days face to face in the Milton Keynes office

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

02/24/2025

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:R336045