Intern, Communications and Operations (Summer 2026)

Bristol Myers Squibb • Tampa, FL

21h • $20 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bristol Myers Squibb North America Capability Center is a state-of-the-art facility in Tampa, Florida, providing strategic capabilities for delivering end-to-end process excellence and innovation. The center provides high knowledge-based capabilities and services across multiple disciplines and is part of our ongoing efforts in continuous process improvement. At the North America Capability Center, we continue to explore ways to simplify processes and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations. This internship is from June 1st – August 7th. The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is $20/hr - $30/hr. Please note that the final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by your employer of record (and not BMS). Factors influencing this decision may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location of the job. Compensation details are subject to change. This is a temporary, time-bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co-op program. Employment in this role does not imply or guarantee ongoing or permanent employment with BMS.

Requirements

• College student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, preferably with a major in one of the functional areas: Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Intern must have professional writing, project management, marketing/advertising and public/media relations experience.
• Developing targeted, compelling and effective communications messages
• Managing projects, deadlines and priorities
• Comfortable leveraging AI‑enabled tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to research and support project deliverables.
• Supporting the engagement of the office planning, coordinating and executing events
• Building relationships with internal and external constituents/stakeholders
• Candidate must be a creative thinker with great attention to detail.
• He/she needs a broad and thorough knowledge of the marketing and communication functions and must have the ability to manage complex and multifaceted projects that involve various levels of stakeholders.
• He/she must have the expertise to create using a variety of different mediums and for diverse audiences and have experience specifically with social media and writing for the web.
• The individual must be highly proficient in all standard computer applications, including Microsoft and Adobe applications.
• The individual must be a team player with excellent writing, superior grammar, organizational, and planning skills.
• He/She must have strong communication skills with the ability to maintain excellent internal/external relationships.
• He/she must be able to understand and translate needs into creative and impactful communications.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.
• He/she must be poised with strong customer-service skills and be able to work independently under general supervision.
• Must be flexible, upbeat, energetic self-starter who enjoys collaboration with a wide variety of constituencies.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.
• Candidates must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Graphic design is a plus.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern