Corporate Internship - Global Marketing and External Affairs - Summer 2027

Abbott Park · Posted Sep 28 · $16-$33/hr

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At a glance

Pay: $16-$33/hr
Location: Abbott Park, IL
Work type: Onsite
Start: Summer 2027
Visa sponsorship: Not offered
Category: Business

12-week paid internship based in Abbott Park, IL, focusing on Corporate Global Marketing and External Affairs. Responsibilities include marketing campaign planning/execution, creating marketing content, brand architecture/design work, and developing communications plans; housing and transportation provided if criteria are met; travel up to 15%; base pay $16.85–$33.75/hour.

What they are looking for

MarketingCommunicationsSocial mediaContent creationBrand design

Location: United States - Illinois - Abbott Park

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Corporate Global Marketing and External Affairs Internship is to provide meaningful professional hands-on experience in areas such as Corporate Marketing, Citizenship and Sustainability, Public Affairs, and Social/Digital and Sponsorships to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. Abbott hires students majoring in many areas, like marketing, communication, based on the business need. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with creative problem-solving abilities.

This internship will help you acquire marketing skills and provide you with knowledge of various marketing strategies. The intern will gain the knowledge necessary to be successful in their future.

Potential Job responsibilities

Support marketing campaign planning and execution

Support development of marketing communication materials

Participate in brand architecture and design work

Assist in the creation of written, video, and image content for marketing channels

Develop communications plans for major initiatives

Learn about citizenship and sustainability efforts

Support key sponsorship programs

Take part in formal and informal training opportunities

Measure and report the results of marketing initiatives

Internship Details

12-week program.

Paid Internship.

Housing & transportation provided (if meet criteria).

One-on-one mentorship across various levels and experiences.

Meaningful project work and skill development to be implemented across the Abbott Global Marketing and External Affairs team.

Internship’s location: Abbott Park, IL.

Basic Qualifications

Completed at least two-three years of college education before beginning internship.
Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship.
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferable in marketing, communications or related fields.
Applied understanding of basic marketing and communications principles.
Familiarity with major social media platforms
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.