2027 Intern – Communications & Brand Strategy Intern

IBM Computing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM’s Corporate Affairs team invites a motivated University student for a Summer 2027 internship in Austin, TX. You’ll contribute to shaping IBM’s voice, reputation, and market presence through hands-on projects across media relations, social strategies, and internal communications.

The role provides mentorship, networking, and leadership exposure, with a hybrid work model requiring three in-office days weekly. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited University.
• Available for an internship in Summer 2027.
• Rising senior for the 2027-2028 school year.
• Basic knowledge of communications, public relations, brand strategy, social media, journalism, marketing, or a 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.

Responsibilities

• Support media relations, executive communications, or thought leadership for priority business areas.
• Develop social, community, or influencer strategies to engage key audiences.
• Build communications plans for market moments, events, launches, or executive priorities.
• Conduct audience, analyst, competitor, or market research to inform positioning and messaging.
• Create briefs, messaging, and storytelling materials that make IBM’s business value clear and compelling.
• Support internal communications that help IBMers understand company strategy, culture, and impact.

Skills

Public relations

Brand strategy

Social media

Journalism

Marketing

Writing

Education

University student

Rising senior for 2027-2028

Job description

Introduction

At IBM, we believe technology can help solve some of the world's most complex challenges. As a global enterprise technology leader in Hybrid Cloud, Quantum, Open Source and AI, we are at the center of a technology revolution, leading our clients from within, driving innovation around what's next, and building smarter businesses in the process. Our story is bold, global, and constantly evolving—and how we communicate it matters.

Your role and responsibilities

IBM’s Global Affairs organization shapes how the world understands IBM. We define and protect IBM’s brand, advance the company’s reputation, and bring IBM’s strategy, innovation, values, and market leadership to life for clients, partners, media, analysts, employees, and investors.

Our work helps IBM earn trust, strengthen brand consideration, influence priority audiences, and create clarity around the company’s point of view in the market.

As a Corporate Communications & Brand Strategy Intern, you will work on a project that helps shape IBM’s voice, reputation, and presence in modern ways. The internship may span any area of the function, giving you exposure to how communications, brand, reputation, social, and stakeholder engagement come together to advance IBM’s business. In addition to your project work, the internship includes learning experiences, networking, social activities, leadership exposure, and mentorship.

Project work could include:

• Supporting media relations, executive communications, or thought leadership for priority business areas

• Developing social, community, or influencer strategies to engage key audiences

• Building communications plans for market moments, events, launches, or executive priorities

• Conducting audience, analyst, competitor, or market research to inform positioning and messaging

• Creating briefs, messaging, and storytelling materials that make IBM’s business value clear and compelling

• Supporting internal communications that help IBMers understand company strategy, culture, and impact

This role is for a Summer 2027 internship, expected to begin on Monday, May 24, 2027 and end on Friday, August 13, 2027. Roles are based in Austin, TX. We work in a hybrid environment, and interns are expected to come into the office at least three days per week.

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 technical and professional expertise

• Currently enrolled in an accredited University

• Available for an internship in Summer 2027

• Rising senior for the 2027-2028 school year

• Basic knowledge of communications, public relations, brand strategy, social media, journalism, marketing, or a 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

• Curiosity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to turn research into insights

• Strong storytelling, writing, editing, journalism, content strategy, or creative communication skills

• A strategic, data-driven mindset and interest in technology, business, brand, or reputation

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.