The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) is seeking a highly motivated university student for a 10‑week summer internship focused on research‑driven storytelling, content creation, and digital communications. The ideal candidate will have strong interest in business, economics, and emerging technologies, paired with foundational skills in writing, strategic communication, and social media engagement.
About the IBV
The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) leverages deep functional and industry expertise to think beyond borders and provide essential tools to help drive decision making, reveal insights, and gain business advantage. This “think tank” of experts conducts fact-based research; performs advanced data analytics; creates thought leadership; and consults with clients on pressing issues, measuring business performance, building business cases and designing roadmaps to drive value. The IBV is recognized as the top thought leadership producer globally.
Your role and responsibilities
Reporting to the Global Lead for Engagement & Eminence, the intern will work within the IBV Analytics, Creative, Editorial, and Engagement (ACEE) team, and collaborate across the broader IBV. The intern will support the creation and amplification of thought leadership content across digital channels.
Core responsibilities include:
- Translating research findings into clear and compelling narratives for broad audiences
- Supporting development of blogs, social media posts, infographics, and executive-ready summaries
- Assisting in shaping communication strategies for newly published IBV insights
- Helping ensure content accuracy, clarity, and alignment with IBV brand and tone
- Participating in IBV webinars and synthesizing key takeaways for internal and external communication
- Engaging with IBV experts to understand research themes and support content mapping across channels
