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Introduction

This role is for an internship in Summer 2026. The Internship is expected to start on Tuesday, May 26th with an end date of Friday, July 31st. Candidates must be available to start and end on these days.

At IBM, we believe technology shapes the world, and we are a catalyst for innovation and creativity. We are at the forefront of groundbreaking change – improving businesses, society, and the human condition. As a leader in Hybrid Cloud and AI, we are leading the charge in a worldwide digital transformation. 

Our Marketing, Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility (MCC) team tells this story and is responsible for positioning IBM in the market. We define and optimize IBM’s brand, capture the market’s attention, and articulate our point of view for clients, partners, the media, and even other IBMers. As part of our team, you'll be surrounded by bright minds and keen collaborators – always willing to help and be helped – as you apply passion to work that will compel our audience to choose IBM's products and services. 

When you join IBM, you join a culture of openness, collaboration, and trust. You join a team of IBMers who are helping technology support a positive global transformation. So join us and experience a place where you can co-create your learning and opportunities. A place where teamwork and unique ideas are treasured. A place where you can bring innovation to life. 

Your role and responsibilities

As an IBM Corporate Communications Intern, you’ll work collaboratively, driving work that addresses a strategic IBM Marketing business challenge.  In addition to your project work, the internship includes educational, networking, and social activities. Between project work and intern programming, you'll get to touch a variety of areas within Marketing and Communications. At the end of program, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your final outcomes to a large audience of Business Leaders and Practitioners across the organization.  This is a highly visible intern program with leadership exposure and mentorship throughout the summer.

As Corporate Communications & External Relations professionals, our mission is to accelerate IBM's growth by advancing and defending IBM's reputation, persuading external and internal audiences, and driving brand consideration. We do this by illustrating IBM's strategy, innovation and industry leadership wit h clients, investors, media, analysts, employees, policy influencers, and other key stakeholders. As a Corporate Communications & External Relations intern, you may:

  • Support corporate-level media relations and thought leadership efforts on behalf of finance, CSR, HR, and sports and entertainment
  • Drive the story around IBM offerings, services, and capabilities using strategic communications tactics tied to key market moments and events, market trends, and client needs
  • Develop messaging and fact-based-arguments that differentiate IBM's products and business to drive greater awareness and consideration.


This role is based in New York, NY. We work in a hybrid environment. This position will be required to come into the office at least three days per week.

This role will be posted until September 30. We will review all applications.

IBM will not be providing Visa sponsorship for these positions now or in the future.  Therefore, to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future Visa sponsorship.

Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited University
  • Available for an internship in Summer 2026
  • Rising senior for the 2026-2027 school year
  • Basic knowledge of communications, media relations, public relations, crisis communications, or related field
  • Fluent in English; strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Writing sample or a portfolio of writing or work demonstrating success in primary responsibilities for the role
Preferred technical and professional experience
  • Basic knowledge of problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Basic storytelling, writing, or journalism skills
  • A strategic, consultative, data-driven mindset

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.


Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.


Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.


Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. 


At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.