Intern – Junior Communications & Brand Strategy Intern

At IBM, we believe technology can help solve some of the world's most complex challenges. As a global enterprise technology leader in Hybrid Cloud, Quantum, Open Source and AI, we are at the center of a technology revolution, leading our clients from within, driving innovation around what's next, and building smarter businesses in the process. Our story is bold, global, and constantly evolving—and how we communicate it matters.

Your role and responsibilities

IBM’s Global Affairs organization shapes how the world understands IBM. We define and protect IBM’s brand, advance the company’s reputation, and bring IBM’s strategy, innovation, values, and market leadership to life for clients, partners, media, analysts, employees, and investors.

Our work helps IBM earn trust, strengthen brand consideration, influence priority audiences, and create clarity around the company’s point of view in the market.

As a Corporate Communications & Brand Strategy Intern, you will work on a project that helps shape IBM’s voice, reputation, and presence in modern ways. The internship may span any area of the function, giving you exposure to how communications, brand, reputation, social, and stakeholder engagement come together to advance IBM’s business. In addition to your project work, the internship includes learning experiences, networking, social activities, leadership exposure, and mentorship.

Project work could include:

• 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

This role is for a Summer 2027 internship, expected to begin on Monday, May 24, 2027 and end on Friday, August 13, 2027. Roles are based in Austin, TX. We work in a hybrid environment, and interns are expected to come into the office at least three days per week.

IBM will not be providing Visa sponsorship for these positions now or in the future. Therefore, to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future Visa sponsorship.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

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

• Curiosity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to turn research into insights
• Strong storytelling, writing, editing, journalism, content strategy, or creative communication skills
• A strategic, data-driven mindset and interest in technology, business, brand, or reputation

IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment…