Corporate Communications Intern (Summer 2027)
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
Internship Program Overview:
Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you’ll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives.
Summary of Role:
Based in Malta, NY the corporate communications intern will support the Senior Lead, Corporate Communications and Media Relations in developing corporate messaging and communications related to U.S. government affairs, semiconductor manufacturing, innovation, and sustainability.
Working with corporate communications, government affairs, and subject matter experts, the intern will research relevant industry and policy developments, help translate complex topics into clear communications, and prepare materials supporting corporate announcements, executive engagements, and external stakeholder outreach. This role offers hands-on experience in corporate storytelling, public affairs communications, and reputation management.
Essential Responsibilities include:
- Assist in drafting, editing, and proofreading corporate messaging, talking points, briefing materials, presentations, fact sheets, Q&As, and other communications supporting government affairs and corporate initiatives.
- Assist with corporate storytelling and thought leadership materials, including website copy, blog articles, with an emphasis on policy, manufacturing, innovation, and sustainability.
- Collaborate with government affairs, corporate communications, and subject matter experts to help ensure materials are accurate, consistent with approved messaging, and tailored to their intended audiences.
- Help maintain messaging resources, editorial calendars, and project trackers; coordinate review processes and incorporate feedback under the corporate communications lead’s guidance.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications:
- Education – At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship.
- Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.
- Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
- Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior related internship or co-op experience or project experience in corporate communications, public affairs, government affairs, journalism, or policy research.
- Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
- Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
- Strong planning & organizational skills
- Interest in the semiconductor industry, U.S. manufacturing, technology policy, and the intersection of business and government
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt messaging for executive, media, government, and other external audiences
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
- Interest in responsibly using company-approved AI tools to support research, drafting, and productivity, with appropriate fact-checking and protection of confidential information
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Expected Salary Range
$20.00 - $40.00
Expected Salary Range
$0.00 - $0.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
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