Social Media Intern at Alcon

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Media Management, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Analytics, Project Coordination, Communication, Collaboration, Compliance, Video Editing, Design Tools, Digital Marketing, Storytelling, Social Media Governance, Engagement Tracking, Multimedia Content, AI Tools

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Social Media Intern, you will play a pivotal role in planning, organizing, and executing social media projects that align with our strategic goals. You will contribute to social media strategy development, craft social media copy, support social media governance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring creative ideas to life. This role will support the Communications team on several projects and activities, contributing to Alcon’s purpose of helping people see brilliantly. In this role, a typical day will include: Social Media Management: Develop engaging social media copy and playbooks, and manage internal approvals (Medical, Regulatory, Legal) through the Veeva Vault Platform Contribute to the creation of compelling multimedia content—including digital images, videos, and copy—and execute and optimize social media campaigns across multiple platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues across Marketing & Communications to bring creative ideas to life Support the development and implementation of Alcon’s social media strategies and best practices, engaging stakeholders and partners Social Media Governance: Monitor, moderate, and provide compliance reporting for social media channels on a ongoing basis Track and analyze performance data, deliver campaign reports, assess engagement, and recommend improvements to maximize reach and effectiveness using key metrics and analytics Project Coordination: Work closely with communications and marketing teams, as well as agency partners, to support integrated marketing and PR campaigns Assist in planning and management of social media editorial calendar Drive employee engagement and promote social media literacy across the organization Other administrative support tasks as assigned by the Communications team WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON: Minimum: Post-Secondary, University degree in progress or completed in a program of study such as Social Media Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related Ability to work full-time starting in January for a 4-6 month work term at minimum A natural storyteller and clear communicator who creates compelling, audience-first digital content Experience in and a passion for social media content creation, particularly social video content creation is a strong asset. Strong knowledge of key social platforms (Facebook Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn) and experience with social media governance and compliance. Solid understanding of social media analytics and paid advertising Comfortable leveraging AI tools and other emerging tools to enhance content and campaigns Proficiency in design tools (Canva, Adobe Suite, etc.) and skilled in video editing for quick-turn content for social media or internal communications channels is a plus. French language skills are an asset HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON: Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives. Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment. Gain hands-on experience at a global leader in the industry! Alcon Careers See your impact at alcon.com.career ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker Alcon Canada Inc. is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us if you are contacted for a job interview. At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide. If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker

Responsibilities

The Social Media Intern will plan, organize, and execute social media projects that align with Alcon's strategic goals. Responsibilities include developing engaging social media copy, managing internal approvals, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.