Corporate Internship - Global Marketing and External Affairs - Summer 2027

Abbott; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing & transportation provided (if/

Mentorship

Paid internship

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL hosts a 12-week Corporate Global Marketing and External Affairs Internship designed for students pursuing marketing or communications. You’ll gain hands-on experience across campaigns, content creation, brand design, and sponsorships, with mentorship and project work within Abbott’s global marketing team.

The program is paid, includes housing and transportation if criteria are met, and supports learning through formal and informal training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completed at least two–three years of college education before beginning internship.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related fields.
• Applied understanding of basic marketing and communications principles.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing campaign planning and execution
• Support development of marketing communication materials
• Participate in brand architecture and design work
• Assist in the creation of written, video, and image content for marketing channels
• Develop communications plans for major initiatives
• Learn about citizenship and sustainability efforts
• Support key sponsorship programs
• Take part in formal and informal training opportunities
• Measure and report the results of marketing initiatives

Skills

Social media familiarity

Marketing concepts

Content creation

Written communication

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Corporate Global Marketing and External Affairs Internship is to provide meaningful professional hands‑on experience in areas such as Corporate Marketing, Citizenship and Sustainability, Public Affairs, and Social/Digital and Sponsorships to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. Abbott hires students majoring in many areas, like marketing, communication, based on the business need. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with creative problem‑solving abilities. This internship will help you acquire marketing skills and provide you with knowledge of various marketing strategies. The intern will gain the knowledge necessary to be successful in their future.

Potential Job responsibilities

• Support marketing campaign planning and execution
• Support development of marketing communication materials
• Participate in brand architecture and design work
• Assist in the creation of written, video, and image content for marketing channels
• Develop communications plans for major initiatives
• Learn about citizenship and sustainability efforts
• Support key sponsorship programs
• Take part in formal and informal training opportunities
• Measure and report the results of marketing initiatives

Internship Details

12‑week program. Paid Internship. Housing & transportation provided (if meet criteria). One‑on‑one mentorship across various levels and experiences. Meaningful project work and skill development to be implemented across the Abbott Global Marketing and External Affairs team. Internship’s location: Abbott Park, IL.

Basic Qualifications

• Completed at least two‑three years of college education before beginning internship.
• Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferable in marketing, communications or related fields.
• Applied understanding of basic marketing and communications principles.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic performance (GPA = 3.0/4.0)
• Desire to work in the healthcare field.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

The base pay for this position is $16.85 – $33.75/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Administrative Support DIVISION: PA Public Affairs LOCATION: United States > Abbott Park : AP06A ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 15 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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