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September 19, 2025
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2026 Summer Intern – Communications, Franchise & Innovations

Fort Worth, Texas
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Alcon is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to advancing eye health worldwide. They are seeking a motivated summer intern to support their Public Relations/Communications team, offering hands-on experience with global campaigns, product launches, and strategic storytelling.

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.

Qualification

Required

  • 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

  • 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

Benefits

Alcon specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines and devices to serve the cycle of eye care.
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Founded in 1945
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10001+ employees
http://www.alcon.com
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