2027 Intern - Junior Communications & Brand Strategy Intern

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 2027-2028 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 Preferred technical and professional experience 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 ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT 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. YOUR LIFE @ IBM 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 where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? ABOUT IBM IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world. IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 15 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. Job Title 2027 Intern – Junior Communications & Brand Strategy Intern Date posted 20-Aug-2026 Job ID 129754 City / Township / Village Austin State / Province Texas Country United States Work arrangement Hybrid Area of work Enterprise Operations Employment type Co-Op (Fixed Term) Contract type Internship Projected Minimum Salary per year 53,400.00 Projected Maximum Salary per year 97,900.00 Position type Internship Up to 20% or 1 day a week Company (0147) International Business Machines Corporation Shift General (daytime) Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?