**Introduction** This role is for an internship in Summer 2026. The Internship is expected to start on Tuesday, May 26th with an end date of Friday, July 31st. Candidates must be available to start and end on these days. At IBM, we believe technology shapes the world, and we are a catalyst for innovation and creativity. We are at the forefront of groundbreaking change - improving businesses, society, and the human condition. As a leader in Hybrid Cloud and AI, we are leading the charge in a worldwide digital transformation. Our Marketing, Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility (MCC) team tells this story and is responsible for positioning IBM in the market. We define and optimize IBM’s brand, capture the market’s attention, and articulate our point of view for clients, partners, the media, and even other IBMers. As part of our team, you'll be surrounded by bright minds and keen collaborators - always willing to help and be helped - as you apply passion to work that will compel our audience to choose IBM's products and services. When you join IBM, you join a culture of openness, collaboration, and trust. You join a team of IBMers who are helping technology support a positive global transformation. So join us and experience a place where you can co-create your learning and opportunities. A place where teamwork and unique ideas are treasured. A place where you can bring innovation to life. **Your role and responsibilities** As an IBM Communications Intern, you’ll work collaboratively, driving work that addresses a strategic IBM business challenge. In addition to your project work, the internship includes educational, networking, and social activities. Between project work and intern programming, you'll get to touch a variety of areas within Marketing and Communications. At the end of program, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your final outcomes to a large audience of Leaders and Practitioners across the organization. This is a highly visible intern program with leadership exposure and mentorship throughout the summer. The role supports our Analyst Relations team, which is a strategic function that works with industry analysts and influencers. Our role is to position IBM and our offerings and solutions in the market by providing strategic advice and the voice of the customer. We work with industry experts and analysts to influence the media and shape public perception around IBM. As an intern on the Analyst relations team, you may support efforts around: * Supporting analyst research on IBM, its competitors, and the markets that IBM competes in * Collaborating with colleagues in marketing, sales, offering management, communications legal and BU leadership to ensure that IBM is getting the best representation with the analyst community. * Supporting paid strategic research projects to ensure that key analyst firms are actively engaged with IBM offerings * Developing a keen understanding of how to build credible and impactful relationships with key influencers and leading industry analysts. This role is based in Austin, TX. We work in a hybrid environment. This position will be required to come into the office at least three days per week. This role will be posted until September 30. We will review all applications. IBM will not be providing Visa sponsorship for these positions now or in the future. Therefore, to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future Visa sponsorship. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Currently enrolled in an accredited University * Available for an internship in Summer 2026 * Rising senior for the 2026-2027 school year * Strong project management and problem-solving skills * Eager to learn and collaborate cross-functionally and with internal subject matter experts, external industry analysts, and other key partners * Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to follow-up and driving work to completion * Basic knowledge of problem-solving and analytical skills and able to develop insightful takeaways * Basic market research skills * An eagerness to learn about enterprise technology and industry analysis * Fluent in English; strong written and verbal communication skills and a knack for knowing when to lead and when to listen **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Prior experience working in enterprise technology or with industry analysts * A desire to grow in the Analyst Relations profession and learn from the industry’s best talent * The drive to collaborate with cross-functional teams and suggest creative ways of engaging analysts to yield positive outcomes for IBM * Basic market research skills * A strategic, consultative, data-driven mindset 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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.