Vertex Fall Co-op , Digital Communications

Position: Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, Digital Communications
** 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 an undergraduate 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 Corporate Communications functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

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 a 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, Linked In, Instagram, and You Tube) as well as our corporate website,  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.
* Support and update 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.
* Perform research tasks as needed.
* Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing/Communications, Public Relations, Business, Project Management, or related fields.
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Interest in digital trends and best practices.
* Team oriented
* Data driven
* Capacity to work full-time onsite in Boston, MA.
* 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 December 2026.
* You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July – December 2026.
* 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 The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an…