Undergraduate Intern

About the Role

• Undergraduate Intern – Communications & Corporate Development Summer 2027
• Duration: 10-week program
• Program Dates: June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027
• Location: Philip Morris International U.S.

About Communications & Corporate Development

• Shapes how PMI U.S. shares its story with employees, consumers, media, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Advances business priorities and supports PMI U.S.'s mission of delivering a smoke-free future through strategic communications, thought leadership, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management.
• Offers exposure to internal communications, digital and social media, executive communications, corporate storytelling, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement.

Your Day-to-Day May Look Like

• Content Creation & Storytelling
• Develop engaging content for internal and external audiences.
• Draft articles, announcements, presentations, newsletters, emails, and digital communications.
• Support the creation of multimedia content, including graphics, videos, and visual storytelling assets.
• Assist with executive and leadership communications.
• Help bring PMI U.S.'s smoke-free transformation story to life.
• Social Media & Digital Communications
• Support content planning, scheduling, and execution across social media channels, including LinkedIn.
• Research social media trends, industry best practices, and emerging communication tools.
• Monitor performance metrics and audience engagement.
• Generate recommendations to improve content effectiveness and reach.
• Internal Communications
• Support employee communications and engagement initiatives.
• Assist in developing content that promotes company culture, business updates, and organizational priorities.
• Help ensure consistency of messaging and brand voice across communication channels.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen employee understanding and engagement.
• Research & Insights
• Conduct communications, media, and industry research.
• Perform competitive benchmarking and identify emerging trends.
• Track communication campaign performance and audience engagement metrics.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to develop actionable recommendations.
• Civil Society & External Engagement
• Contribute to projects supporting PMI U.S.'s engagement with civil society organizations, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Assist with stakeholder research and communications initiatives that support business objectives.
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen relationships and advance corporate reputation efforts.
• Cross-Functional Projects
• Collaborate with teams across Communications, Commercial, People & Culture, and Corporate Affairs.
• Participate in strategic projects that support business priorities and organizational objectives.
• Present project outcomes, insights, and recommendations to leaders.

Who We're Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program.
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Business, Political Science, or a related field preferred.
• Experience creating content for social media, student organizations, publications, brands, or campus initiatives.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and digital collaboration tools.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, or similar creative tools is a plus.
• Interest in corporate communications, public affairs, brand storytelling, stakeholder engagement, or digital marketing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation

• Hourly Base Salary Range: $32–34/hour

What We Offer

• A flexible hybrid work environment through our Smart Work model.
• Meaningful projects with real business impact.
• Exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Professional development, networking, and learning opportunities.
• An inclusive and collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are valued.
• Opportunities to build communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• The chance to contribute to PMI U.S.'s mission of delivering a smoke-free future.