Philip Morris Internships

• Competitive Compensation - The compensation for our interns is strongly competitive. Interns are paid on an hourly basis with the pay rate determined by the highest academic status completed (i.e. Sophomore, Junior, Senior). Students are required to provide a copy of their transcripts to verify the total number of completed credit hours. Intern pay rates are reviewed and adjusted each year.
• Housing Stipend - Interns may qualify for a monthly housing stipend. Housing allowance is provided to students who must relocate to the area where their internship will be conducted. Holiday Pay Interns enjoy the benefit of being paid for company-observed holidays (holiday schedules vary by location).
• Professional Development Opportunities - Our program provides several professional development opportunities. We often offer interns the opportunity to attend workshops focused on career marketing strategies and presentation skills.
• Meaningful Projects - Our program allows you to gain experience through truly meaningful work projects related to your field of study while making significant contributions to the business. You will make a connection between true applications of your skills and knowledge.

Philip Morris is the nation's largest cigarette manufacturer and for more than 20 consecutive years has the highest revenues, income, volume, and market share in the US cigarette business.*

Our Summer Internship Program engages college students for paid assignments that involve projects or responsibilities that are related to the students' areas of study. Internships are structured, challenging, professional and relate to your area of study. These experiences allow you to increase your skills, develop a network of contacts, assess your strengths, and apply classroom theories in real world settings. An internship with us will allow you to demonstrate your capabilities and gain meaningful experience. Participants in the summer Internship Program normally work during the summer between their junior and senior academic years for a 12-week period. There are also opportunities for graduate and MBA students. Interested students can apply online to all of our opportunities. Although we accept applicants from other majors, the most common majors for our internships are:
Accounting, Business, Finance, Engineering, Management, Marketing. Information Technology

Philip Morris Internships: here
Philip Morris Internship Brochure: here

• Competitive Compensation - The compensation for our interns is strongly competitive. Interns are paid on an hourly basis with the pay rate determined by the highest academic status completed (i.e. Sophomore, Junior, Senior). Students are required to provide a copy of their transcripts to verify the total number of completed credit hours. Intern pay rates are reviewed and adjusted each year.
• Housing Stipend - Interns may qualify for a monthly housing stipend. Housing allowance is provided to students who must relocate to the area where their internship will be conducted. Holiday Pay Interns enjoy the benefit of being paid for company-observed holidays (holiday schedules vary by location).
• Professional Development Opportunities - Our program provides several professional development opportunities. We often offer interns the opportunity to attend workshops focused on career marketing strategies and presentation skills.
• Meaningful Projects - Our program allows you to gain experience through truly meaningful work projects related to your field of study while making significant contributions to the business. You will make a connection between true applications of your skills and knowledge.

Philip Morris is the nation's largest cigarette manufacturer and for more than 20 consecutive years has the highest revenues, income, volume, and market share in the US cigarette business.*

Our Summer Internship Program engages college students for paid assignments that involve projects or responsibilities that are related to the students' areas of study. Internships are structured, challenging, professional and relate to your area of study. These experiences allow you to increase your skills, develop a network of contacts, assess your strengths, and apply classroom theories in real world settings. An internship with us will allow you to demonstrate your capabilities and gain meaningful experience. Participants in the summer Internship Program normally work during the summer between their junior and senior academic years for a 12-week period. There are also opportunities for graduate and MBA students. Interested students can apply online to all of our opportunities. Although we accept applicants from other majors, the most common majors for our internships are:
Accounting, Business, Finance, Engineering, Management, Marketing. Information Technology

Philip Morris Internships: here
Philip Morris Internship Brochure: here

"Huge brands and big dollar revenue" Position: Marketing & Communications Intern Location: Richmond, VA Pay: $$20/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 5/30/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: - Good pay and enjoyed Richmond - Philip Morris offices are amazing and current employees are super nice to interns. Managers walk you through possible careers and act as mentors. - I was able to work on several different projects that they had going on. Some of the projects were across departments. I loved this because it didn't pigeon hole me to just communications people and functions. - I was impressed by how smart everybody was. Cons: It's kind of weird to work on tobacco products. Advice for other students: Huge business and great company to learn from. Overall, I enjoyed interning at PM.

"View of agency and client relationship at PM" Position: Brand Management Intern Location: Richmond, VA Pay: $$21/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 12/27/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: - Philip Morris has some of the world's most recognizable brands. - Exceptional brand managers that taught me a ton. - Worked a bunch with the Leo Burnett agency team. This gave me a unique perspective. - Media. - Paid. - Headquarter offices. Cons: Tobacco company. Advice for other students: Know a companies brand - where it came from and what it means to consumers. My one tip is that when you setup networking meetings, always bring something of value to the other person - don't just sit there and ask them questions.