2027 Summer Internship – Group Corporate Communications

UBS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS in New York offers a 10-week paid internship in financial communications to graduating students (Dec 2027–Jun 2028) with a minimum 3.2 GPA. You will write and edit content, help develop campaigns, and support events while collaborating with UBS teams in the US and globally.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, receive mentorship, and have opportunities to showcase your writing and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Is graduating between December 2027 and June 2028 with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Values hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative.
• Is a team player who can work independently and think strategically, with strong communication skills.
• Is a self-starter who enjoys thinking creatively and thrives in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.
• Is a skilled writer with an eye for detail (spotting typos is your second nature).
• Is excellent at organizing and coordinating events.
• Is a master with the Microsoft Office suite of products and willing to learn new technologies that help enable the communications function.
• Can evidence how experimental and responsible use of AI can improve outcomes and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced communications team and be at the forefront of multi-channel communications and brand marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with colleagues from UBS’s Media Relations, Strategic Internal Communications, and Brand Marketing teams, both in the US and globally.
• Create content for news articles, intranet pages, newsletters, videos, blog posts and other communication materials for employees across the firm, including editing and writing.
• Identify story ideas and key messages on a wide range of topics.
• Support a portfolio of projects such as webpage redesigns, communication campaigns, the development of guidelines and the review of intranet-related statistics.
• Support the organization and logistics of events e.g. townhalls, leadership events, etc.
• Guide stakeholders on how to correctly implement UBS's corporate design and tone of voice guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Strategic thinking

Creativity

Attention to detail

Event planning

AI awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Your role

Interested in working in financial communications, but not sure where to start? Do you enjoy making sense of complex issues, get satisfaction from writing content and seeing your delivery?

Your role

Interested in working in financial communications, but not sure where to start? Do you enjoy making sense of complex issues, get satisfaction from writing content and seeing your delivery?

You’ll Get To

• gain hands-on experience in working in a fast-paced communications team and be at the forefront of multi-channel communications and brand marketing campaigns.
• collaborate with colleagues from across UBS’s Media Relations, Strategic Internal Communications, and Brand Marketing teams, both in the US and globally.
• create content for news articles, intranet pages, newsletters, videos, blog posts and other communication materials for employees across the firm, including editing and writing.
• identify story ideas and key messages on a wide range of topics.
• support a portfolio of projects such as webpage redesigns, communication campaigns, the development of guidelines and the review of intranet-related statistics.
• support the organization and logistics of events e.g. townhalls, leadership events, etc.
• guide stakeholders on how to correctly implement UBS's corporate design and tone of voice guidelines.

Your team

You’ll be working in the Americas Communications team in New York which includes specialists in media relations, internal communications, executive communications, and reputation management. This is a diverse team of experts who love what they do and take pride in producing high quality, high impact communications.

Your expertise

We’re Looking For a Candidate Who

• is graduating between December 2027 and June 2028 and has a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• has values that align with ours: hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative
• is a team player who's able to work independently and think strategically, with strong communication skills
• is self-starter who enjoys thinking creatively and thrives in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines
• is a skilled writer with an eye for detail (spotting typos is your second nature)
• is excellent at organizing and coordinating events
• is a master with the Microsoft Office suite of products and willing to learn new technologies that help enable the communications function
• can evidence how experimental and responsible use of AI can improve outcomes and efficiency

We’re looking for someone who’s curious and wants to thrive in a business that never stops moving. We welcome all majors, but it’s important to have an interest in the financial industry. We want to see what makes you unique and discover what you can bring to our team.

Perhaps you’ve organized a fundraising event or taken part in team sports? Or stepped out of your comfort zone to learn about a subject you found challenging? Let us know how your achievements match the skills we’re after.

Please note, this position is not eligible for any employment-based immigration sponsorship. Additionally, UBS will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

Your program

During your 10-week paid internship, you’ll work with our experts and learn about the industry, our clients and our firm.

You’ll be right at the heart of our business, learning from your colleagues, taking part in day-to-day operations. You'll be given mentors along the way and will have the chance to get to know some of the most senior members of our teams.

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and make contacts along the way. If you like challenges, enjoy learning and want to work where no two days are the same, this program is for you.

If you have a successful internship, you may get an offer to return for our Graduate Talent Program after you've completed your studies.

About Us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.

We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.