Media & Reputation Intern — Summer 2027

Corning Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Media & Reputation Intern in its Corporate Communications function for Summer 2027 in Corning, NY. The role focuses on supporting media relations and reputation initiatives while coordinating with colleagues across Marketing, Government Affairs, HR, Investor Relations, and business units.

The intern will help develop materials, monitor issues, research trends, and contribute to a capstone project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.
• Interest in media relations and corporate communications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the research, development, and execution of internal and external communications for corporate announcements, media engagements, executive priorities, and reputation-related topics.
• Draft and edit media briefing documents, talking points, scripts, presentations, social media copy, internal updates, recaps, and other communications materials.
• Monitor traditional and social media for coverage, emerging issues, external storytelling trends, and peer activity.
• Update and refine media lists, reporter materials, reputation tracking tools, timelines, and other working documents.
• Partner with communications colleagues across the company to support cohesive narratives and reputational risk management.
• Complete and present a capstone project addressing a current Media Relations priority.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization & deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Job description

Corning is seeking a Media & Reputation Intern in its Corporate Communications function for Summer 2027 in Corning, NY. The role focuses on supporting media relations and reputation initiatives while coordinating with colleagues across Marketing, Government Affairs, HR, Investor Relations, and business units.

The intern will help develop materials, monitor issues, research trends, and contribute to a capstone project.