Corporate Internship in Global Marketing & External Affairs (Abbott Park)

Job Description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader helping people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

The Corporate Global Marketing and External Affairs Internship provides meaningful professional hands-on experience in areas such as Corporate Marketing, Citizenship and Sustainability, Public Affairs, and Social/Digital and Sponsorships to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. Abbott hires students majoring in many areas, like marketing and communication, based on business needs. Ideal candidates combine technical and business knowledge with creative problem-solving abilities.

This internship helps you acquire marketing skills and provides knowledge of various marketing strategies. The intern gains the knowledge necessary to be successful in their future.

Potential Job Responsibilities

• Support marketing campaign planning and execution
• Support development of marketing communication materials
• Participate in brand architecture and design work
• Assist in the creation of written, video, and image content for marketing channels
• Develop communications plans for major initiatives
• Learn about citizenship and sustainability efforts
• Support key sponsorship programs
• Take part in formal and informal training opportunities
• Measure and report the results of marketing initiatives

Internship Details

• 12-week program
• Paid internship
• Housing and transportation provided (if meet criteria)
• One-on-one mentorship across various levels and experiences
• Meaningful project work and skill development implemented across the Abbott Global Marketing and External Affairs team
• Internship location: Abbott Park, IL

Basic Qualifications

• Completed at least two to three years of college education before beginning internship
• Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing, communications or related fields
• Applied understanding of basic marketing and communications principles
• Familiarity with major social media platforms
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic performance (GPA of 3.0/4.0)
• Desire to work in the healthcare field
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

The base pay for this position is $16.85 to $33.75 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.