Position Summary
We are looking for qualified interns to join our Corporate Affairs department. Qualified individual will be responsible for assisting the organization in the development and implementation of team initiatives, with an emphasis on executing an integrated internal/external worldwide engagement strategy to help advance product brand and therapeutic area awareness, drive high-performing teams and advance our company’s culture.
Program Dates: Monday June 1, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026. Locations to include Princeton, NJ.
The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is within the range of $21/hr to $25/hr. Please note that the final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by your employer of record (and not BMS). Factors influencing this decision may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location of the job. Compensation details are subject to change. Applications are currently being accepted and may be selected on a rolling basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead/participate in projects and/or communications planning process, including contributing to brainstorming and tactical planning.
- Support one of the teams (Issues Management, Strategy & Operations, Commercial, Research & Development, Government Affairs, Public Policy, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Patient Advocacy) within CA with initiatives that successfully communicate brand and therapeutic area milestones, as well as support the science story.
- Support the enterprise measurement strategy to actively manage and optimize engagement communication performance across internal and external channels.
- Support key events and campaigns to increase employee engagement and drive our company brand and culture.
- Project management and administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
- Undergraduate student from an accredited university majoring in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field; must remain enrolled through Fall 2026. GPA of 3.0 or higher required and must be listed on the resume.
- All candidates must be authorized to work in the US both at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment. Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- 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.
- Experience developing targeted, compelling communications, managing projects and deadlines, and planning, coordinating, and executing events.
- Creative thinker with excellent attention to detail and strong storytelling abilities, including blogging, metrics, and reporting.
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Outlook, Teams, and social media platforms (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
- Team player with exceptional writing, interpersonal, organizational, and planning abilities.
This is a temporary, time-bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co-op program. Employment in this role does not imply or guarantee ongoing or permanent employment with BMS.
