AI Product & Business Innovation - Summer 2027 Internship Pathway

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities. At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter. This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today. Build What's Next at Lumen 
 Launch your career through Lumen's 10-week paid summer internship program. You'll take on meaningful work tied to real business priorities, build future-ready skills, and help transform how we serve customers and work together - while gaining mentorship, professional development, and connections with peers and leaders. One Application, Multiple Opportunities 
 Apply once to be considered for multiple internships focused on turning customer and business needs into products, experiences, strategies, and AI-enabled solutions. As you move through the process, you’ll meet hiring teams and explore assignments aligned with your interests and strengths. Your Impact 
 Great products and experiences start with understanding people and turning meaningful opportunities into action. In the roles you may be considered for, you’ll connect customer needs, business strategy, technology, and execution to help shape what comes next.   Assignments may span product management and strategy, customer experience, market research, business strategy, process innovation, solution design, marketing, sales, or AI-enabled business solutions—giving you a chance to test ideas and translate insights into value. What You May Work On 
 •  Research customer needs, market trends, business challenges, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities •  Support product strategy, roadmaps, requirements, business cases, or go-to-market planning •  Help design or improve products, services, processes, and customer or employee experiences •  Explore how AI can solve business problems, improve workflows, or create new value •  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test ideas, measure outcomes, and translate recommendations into actionable plans What You'll Bring 
 We're seeking students who are energized by solving problems, asking questions, and continuously learning.    Successful candidates often demonstrate:  •  Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills •  Curiosity about customers, markets, technology, and how businesses create value •  Creativity, innovative thinking, and a willingness to test new ideas •  Effective communication, storytelling, and collaboration skills •  Comfort navigating ambiguity and balancing multiple perspectives •  Interest in product development, business strategy, customer experience, AI, marketing, or innovation •  Initiative, adaptability, and a growth mindset Prior experience with product development, market research, customer analysis, innovation projects, business strategy, design thinking, or entrepreneurial activities will be especially beneficial to candidates in this pathway.  Education & Eligibility 
 You must be enrolled at an accredited college or university at the time of the internship. We primarily seek rising seniors graduating between August 2027 and June 2028; students graduating in 2029 may also be considered.   Students from a variety of academic backgrounds may be a strong fit, including:  •  Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, or Strategy •  Marketing, Economics, Finance, or Communications •