2027 Summer Intern Corporate Affairs

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking qualified undergraduate interns to join its Corporate Affairs department. The intern will assist with developing and implementing team initiatives, with an emphasis on executing an integrated internal and external worldwide engagement strategy to advance product brand and therapeutic-area awareness, support high-performing teams, and advance company culture. The internship is located in the Princeton, New Jersey area and runs from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027. The intern may support one of several Corporate Affairs teams, including Issues Management, Strategy & Operations, Commercial, Research & Development, Government Affairs, Public Policy, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, and Patient Advocacy. Work may include communications planning, engagement measurement, events and campaigns, and project-management and administrative tasks. This is a temporary, time-bound internship and does not guarantee continued or permanent employment after the program. Compensation is $21–$24 per hour. Interns may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements.

Requirements

Be a current undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited university and majoring in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field.
Be expected to graduate in Spring/Summer 2028 or later; applicants graduating in Spring/Summer 2027 will not be considered.
Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and list it on the resume.
Be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment; immigration or visa sponsorship is not available.
Have strong professional writing and project-management skills in areas such as Corporate/Executive Communications, Marketing/Advertising, Government Affairs, Research & Development, Issues Management, Analytics, Strategy & Business Operations, or Public/Media Relations.
Have experience developing targeted, compelling communications; managing projects and deadlines; and planning, coordinating, and executing events.
Demonstrate creative thinking, excellent attention to detail, and strong storytelling abilities, including blogging, metrics, and reporting.
Be highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Outlook, Teams, and social media platforms such as LinkedIn, X/Twitter, and Instagram.
Have proficiency using generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT to support content creation, research, communications, and process efficiency.
Have strong writing, interpersonal, organizational, and planning abilities, and be a team player.

Responsibilities

Lead or participate in projects and communications planning, including brainstorming and tactical planning.
Support a Corporate Affairs team with initiatives communicating brand and therapeutic-area milestones and supporting the science story.
Support the enterprise measurement strategy by helping manage and optimize engagement communication performance across internal and external channels.
Support events and campaigns that increase employee engagement and advance the company brand and culture.
Perform project-management and administrative tasks as needed.