Employee Engagement Intern, Corporate Communications - Summer 2027

Location: Corning, NY, US

Requisition Number: 78869

The company built on breakthroughs. ​

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​

Come break through with us.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Scope of Position

Corning’s Corporate Communications team is seeking a summer 2027 communications intern to support the next phase of employee engagement for Cobalt, Corning’s intranet platform. With the platform established, the next opportunity is to strengthen employee engagement by creating more channels for two-way communication, participation, and feedback.

The intern will provide focused support to research intranet employee engagement tactics and ROI while helping the team test practical ways to increase participation and responsiveness across the platform. This work will help build on Cobalt’s first year, identify what resonates with employees, and shape how the platform evolves in its second year.

Responsibilities

Research intranet employee engagement tactics, best practices, and ROI

Help build and implement 2–3 interactive features for Cobalt

Support engagement tools such as polls, surveys, blogs, and uploaded-photo participation for campaigns or initiatives

Identify additional interactive opportunities that encourage employee involvement

Work closely with the Cobalt product team in Digital & IT to connect communications strategy, platform capabilities, and implementation

Help ensure engagement ideas are practical, feasible, and valuable for employees and the business

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.

Excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail

Strong research and analytical skills

Interest in employee engagement, internal communications, digital platforms, and intranet strategy

Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Corporate Communications and Digital & IT

Ability to manage multiple tasks, assess priorities, and meet deadlines.

Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Comfort using feedback, analytics, and research to improve communications approaches.

Must be available for 12 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

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

​The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly.  Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.

A job that shapes a life.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected].