Brand Strategy & Communications Intern - Hybrid 2027

IBM; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays (up to 8) & sick time

Paid family medical leave

Disability benefits

Job summary

IBM in Austin is offering a 2027 Summer Intern role in Communications & Brand Strategy. The intern will work across media relations, thought leadership, social strategies, and market messaging, gaining exposure to branding, internal comms, and stakeholder engagement.

Ideal candidates are rising seniors, enrolled at an accredited university, with English fluency and a portfolio demonstrating strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Enrolled University

Summer 2027 internship

Rising senior

English fluency

Writing portfolio

Brand strategy basics

Public relations basics

Social media

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

IBM in Austin is offering a 2027 Summer Intern role in Communications & Brand Strategy. The intern will work across media relations, thought leadership, social strategies, and market messaging, gaining exposure to branding, internal comms, and stakeholder engagement.

Ideal candidates are rising seniors, enrolled at an accredited university, with English fluency and a portfolio demonstrating strong writing and communication skills.