Media & Reputation Intern, Corporate Communications - Summer 2027

Corning•City of Corning, NY

2d•$42,510 - $82,810

About The Position

Corning’s Corporate Communications team is seeking a summer 2027 communications intern to support media relations, reputation management, and 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 in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates sound judgment, is detail-oriented, and is excited to gain hands-on experience supporting a wide range of communications initiatives. The internship includes a meaningful project and final presentation, social and networking opportunities, weekly tech talks, and community involvement. Applicants must be available for 10 weeks during May–August 2027 and be willing to work at the posted job location.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising, journalism, public relations, or a related field and entering junior or senior year; students enrolled in or nearing completion of a related master's program are also encouraged to apply.
Strong interest in media relations, public relations, and corporate communications.
Proactive approach and ability to navigate a multi-stakeholder business environment.
Ability to work comfortably across all levels of an organization, including with C-suite leadership.
Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing project requirements, and manage high-priority deliverables.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, assess priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently, including leading 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.
Interest in working for Corning, Inc. after graduation if offered a full-time job opportunity.
Willingness to work at the posted job location.

Nice To Haves

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Sound judgment and decision-making.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple 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.

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 addressing a current Media Relations and Reputation Management priority.