Media & Reputation Intern, Corporate Communications - Summer 2027

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 relevant coverage, emerging issues, external storytelling trends, and peer activity.
• Update and refine media lists, reporter materials, reputation tracking tools, timelines, and other working documents to help the team respond quickly and accurately.
• Partner with communications colleagues across the company to support cohesive narratives and alignment on reputational risks and proactive opportunities.
• Complete and present a capstone project that addresses a current Media Relations and Reputation Management priority.

Requirements

• Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising, journalism, public relations, or a related field and be entering their junior or senior year. Students currently enrolled in or nearing completion of a master's program in a related field are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in media relations, public relations, and corporate communications
• Proactive approach and ability to navigate multi-stakeholder business environment
• Ability to work comfortably across all levels of an organization, including with c-suite leadership
• Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to changing project requirements, and manage high-priority deliverables
• Ability to handle many tasks, assess priorities, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team as well as competency to work independently and lead agreed upon action plans
• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.
• Be willing to work at the posted job location

Preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Strong project management skills with ability to handle many tasks and assess priorities
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail and quality
• Highly collaborative with excellent relationship-building skills
• Strong research and analytical skills

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Assistance with housing and travel
• Meaningful project and final project presentation
• Intern Activities
• Social and networking opportunities
• Weekly tech talks
• Community involvement