Media & Reputation Intern, Corporate Communications - Summer 2027

Scope of Position

Corning’s Corporate Communications team is seeking a summer 2027 communications intern to support media relations and reputation management priorities as well as strategic leadership communications. The intern will work with colleagues across Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Government Affairs, Human Resources, Investor Relations, and Corning’s businesses to develop communications materials, monitor emerging issues and storytelling opportunities, conduct research, and support alignment around key internal and external narratives. 

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, comfortable navigating a fast-paced environment, demonstrates sound judgement, is detail oriented, and shows excitement to gain hands-on experience supporting a wide range of communications initiatives. 

Program Perks

• Competitive salaries
• Assistance with housing and travel
• Meaningful project and final project presentation

Intern Activities

• Social and networking opportunities
• Weekly tech talks
• Community involvement

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

Desired Skills

• 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