Intern

About Alcon: 

As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients all over the world. We’re extremely proud of our legacy and the significant way we’ve helped to shape the industry over the last 70 years, but we’re just getting started. Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide. We’re looking for exceptionally talented, driven people who want to make a difference. If you’d like to help us change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant! 

Position Description: 

We are seeking a motivated and self-driven summer intern to support our Public Relations/Communications team. The intern will support internal and external communications across Global Franchises, R&D, and Digital. This role offers hands-on experience with global campaigns, product launches, and strategic storytelling that highlights innovation and impact.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the development and rollout of integrated global communication campaigns that support strategic initiatives across franchises and innovation platforms.
• Support content creation and delivery across multiple channels (e.g., intranet, email, social media, web, video), ensuring alignment with audience needs and business objectives.
• Contribute to messaging and materials for new product launches, including internal toolkits and external-facing assets.
• Help manage editorial calendars, draft employee communications, and support internal engagement initiatives tied to Franchise, Innovation, R&D, and Digital Health priorities.
• Assist in drafting press releases, media statements, and social media content that highlight innovation and thought leadership.
• Monitor media coverage and social sentiment around key campaigns and launches; compile insights to inform strategy and improve future communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across marketing, R&D, Digital, and corporate functions to ensure consistent messaging and timely execution.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to internship or co-op, and at least one additional semester following internship or co-op. 
• Must be pursuing at least a bachelor’s level degree in Public Relations, Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism or related major. 
• Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0 
• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects) 
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship (students on an F1 visa with CPT can be accommodated) 
• Ability to commit to a full time (40 hrs. per week) Intern position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally
• Adaptability to handle a variety of tasks and changing priorities
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to seek out opportunities
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail, especially in written communication
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.