At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Position Summary

Bristol-Myers Squibb is looking for qualified interns to join our Corporate Affairs department. The communications interns will be responsible for assisting the organization in the development and implementation of its communications plan, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in communications planning process, including contributing to brainstorms and tactical planning
• Support R&D/commercial communicators with initiatives that successfully communicate brand and therapeutic area milestones, as well as support the science story
• Support editorial planning, content creation and writing/editing across company channels, including social media, BMS.com, Pulse (Intranet), and more
• Support media planning and outreach, including developing pitches, researching reporters, and developing media background materials
• 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
• Coordinate monthly communications calendars to develop content and disseminate targeted communications including social media posts
• Assist in proofreading, editing, writing, posting employee communications for our intranet site
• Administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications & Experience

• Undergraduate student from an accredited university with a major in journalism, communications or similar area of study
• Intern must have expertise in professional writing, project management, marketing/advertising and public/media relations experience
• Desired experience in developing targeted, compelling, and effective communications messages, managing projects, deadlines and priorities; planning and coordinating and executing events
• Candidate must be a creative thinker with great attention to detail
• Highly proficient in all standard computer applications, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Yammer
• The individual must be a team player with excellent writing, interpersonal, organizational and planning skills

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol Myers Squibb is a leading global biopharma company focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases in areas including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular, fibrosis and neuroscience. Our employees work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.