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Internship: Global Watch Desk

MerckRahway, NJ

  • $40k – $111k / year
  • Internship
  • Full time

Overview

Job Description

The Future Talent Program offers internships lasting up to 12 weeks, including one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Support Division provide great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

The intern will work with the Global Watch Desk team of the Global Security component. Responsibilities include assisting with a variety of tasks and projects, which could range from using technical monitoring systems to assisting with geopolitical risk and travel security related initiatives. Although supervised, the incumbent should have an interest in international risk and security, with very strong writing abilities. The intern may be trained for two weeks to function as a watch officer and may be expected to provide back-up shift coverage if necessary.

The incumbent is expected to collect information and develop solutions for specific projects of limited scope. Assignments may be designed to develop professional knowledge and provide broad experience and familiarization with our company's methods, standards, procedures, and practices.

Education Minimum Requirement

  • Currently enrolled or recent graduate from an accredited College or University in International Relations or Law, Criminology, Political Science, Public Policy, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or other relevant coursework.
  • Candidates must be able to commit to full-time employment for 10-12 weeks beginning summer 2027.

Required Experience and Skills

  • Students who have completed at least two years of university studies toward their degree.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, sound analytical and problem-solving abilities, and interpersonal skills including flexibility and the ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Experience and Skills

  • Flexibility, motivation, functional excellence, teamwork/collaboration, results orientation, problem-solving, communication, and familiarity with Windows applications.
  • Previous internships or involvement in community groups.

Please note: This position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary range: $39,908 - $111,111

Skills mentioned

  • Windows
  • Cyber Security
  • Computer Science
  • Technical Monitoring Systems
  • Geopolitical Risk Analysis
  • Travel Security

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