Intern — North America Brand & Communications Associate — Cambridge, MA — Summer 2027

Philips; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips in Cambridge, MA is offering an internship for undergraduate students to work in North America Brand & Communications this Summer 2027. This paid internship provides hands-on experience in media relations, content creation, and influencer partnerships within a health-tech context.

You will assist in developing clear messaging, collaborating with internal teams and external partners, and exploring AI tools to automate tasks.

Qualifications

• Undergrad pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, PR, or related field.
• Interest in applying AI to communications.
• Experience creating AI agents.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient with MS Office and social media.
• 0–2 years of experience from university projects or internships.
• Experience with graphic design or video tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support North America Brand & Communications programs, including media relations and brand activations.
• Create press releases, social content and other materials.
• Identify influencers and experts to build advocacy.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners for consistent messaging.
• Identify opportunities to use AI agents to automate tasks and help implement them.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Collaboration

AI in communications

Education

Undergraduate pursuing BS in communications, marketing, public relations, public health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Clipchamp

AI tools

Job description

Intern - North America Brand & Communications Associate - Cambridge, MA - Summer 2027

Are you interested in an Internship opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) degree to participate in 3 month paid intern opportunities at our site in Cambridge. Through this role you will gain meaningful, hands-on experience working for a HealthTech company.

Your role

• Support North America Brand & Communications programs, including media relations, influencer relations and brand activations.
• Help create press releases, social media content and other communications materials that support program goals.
• Identify influencers and subject matter experts, and help build relationships that strengthen advocacy and visibility.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support clear, consistent messaging and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify opportunities to use AI agents to automate tasks, then develop and help implement those agents.

We are looking for

• You’re an undergraduate pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, public relations, public health or a related field.
• You’re excited about applying AI in communications and may have relevant coursework, certifications or hands‑on experience with AI tools.
• You have experience creating AI agents.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills, are proficient in Microsoft Office, and are familiar with social media platforms.
• You’re organized, proactive and collaborative, with 0-2 years of experience through university projects, internships or co-ops.
• Experience with graphic design or video tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite or Microsoft Clipchamp, is a plus.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company's facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. This is an office role.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others. Learn more about our business. Discover our rich and exciting history. Learn more about our purpose. Learn more about our culture.

Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in (Massachusetts) Bachelor Level: $26-30 an hour, plus overtime eligible. The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Details about our benefits can be found here. At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future. Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Cambridge. This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace. At Philips, we believe that every human matters. As a global health-tech leader, we focus on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life. For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people's lives and support healthcare practitioners. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries globally, we focus our advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights on Precision Diagnosis, Image Guided Therapy, Enterprise Informatics, Monitoring/ Connected Care, Sleep & Respiratory Care and Personal Health. Together, we deliver better care for more people because we believe that every human matters. That's why we're taking steps to create an environment where we acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other's views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success.

It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, age, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to fostering a culture where all are treated with respect and professionalism. To ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.