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Technical Communications Specialist - Winter/Spring Co-op (CIO)

IBM

IBM

Technical Communications Specialist - Winter/Spring Co-op (CIO)

Durham, NC
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Introduction

    At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

    Your Role and Responsibilities

    THE ANTICIPATED START DATE FOR THIS CO-OP POSITION IS JANUARY 2022. WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO WILL WORK PART TIME (20 HOURS PER WEEK) DURING THE SCHOOL SEMESTER AND UP TO FULL TIME (40 HOURS PER WEEK) DURING SCHOOL

    BREAKS. THE END DATE FOR THIS CO-OP WILL BE MAY 2022.

    SUCCESSFUL CO-OPS WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED FOR OFFER INTO OUR FULL-TIME SUMMER 2022 (MAY - AUGUST) INTERNSHIP PROGRAM.

    YOU MUST BE ACTIVELY ENROLLED IN AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE-SEEKING PROGRAM THROUGH SUMMER 2022 TO QUALIFY. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE EXPECTING TO GRADUATE BETWEEN DECEMBER 2022 THROUGH MAY 2023.

    THIS IS REMOTE POSITION – HOWEVER, THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO WORK EASTERN OR CENTRAL US HOURS.

    The IBM CIO (Chief Information Office) organization is looking for innovative talent who will bring new ideas to create a productive environment for all IBMers across the globe. Our mission is to provide the best work experience in a digital workplace to all IBM employees, and consequently provide a positive impact on the way IBM delivers what our clients need.

    This role resides within the Hybrid Cloud Platforms division of the CIO organization. CIO Hybrid Cloud Platforms provides the platforms and infrastructure that power IBM, allowing business and application teams to focus on creating the digital business experiences that will drive IBM forward. Are you interested in working in an innovative and collaborative environment? If so, this is your chance to work in the first IBM area to become agile, and to create meaningful solutions that impact our technology and transformation for a new business era.

    AS A TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST FOR THE CIO ORGANIZATION, YOU WILL…

    • Collaborate with development, operations, and center of excellence teams to understand new capabilities being delivered
    • Formulate plans to create corresponding help and support content related to delivering new capabilities
    • Collaborate with design & Chief of Staff to create content and draft communications/messaging related to new capability delivery and impacts to users
    • Collaborate with design & Chief of Staff to continue to develop and implement a strategic communication strategy throughout the internship period (including being creative and trying new methods of communicating and delivering content updates)

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Excellent organization and attention to detail
    • Ability to multi-task
    • Ability to organize meetings/collaboration sessions and determine action plans for follow up

    Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

    • Presentation design and delivery (Microsoft Powerpoint)
    • Social Media content generation & administration
    • Experience writing and delivering blog content
    • Graphic design and/or visual design knowledge (or experience)
    • Knowledge of technical writing frameworks (or experience using)
    • Working knowledge of project/event management

    About Business Unit

    The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation.  We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM’s financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.

    Your Life @ IBM

    Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities. Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone. It's time to define your career.

    About IBM

    IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

    Location Statement

    Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for paid holidays, paid sick time and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

    Being You @ IBM

    IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

  • Industry
    Information Technology and Services
  • About Us

    IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

    Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

    At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.