Media & Reputation Intern, Corporate Communications - Summer 2027

Location: Corning, NY, US

Requisition Number: 78865

The company built on breakthroughs. ​

Join us.​

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 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

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 subm