Marketing Communications Intern

Marketing Communications Intern

This role supports how GACC South tells its story and communicates its value to members, clients, partners, and the broader transatlantic business community. As Marketing Communications Intern, you will assist the Marketing Communications Manager and support both the Marketing Communications Manager and Marketing Communications Coordinator with content creation, event marketing, digital campaigns, website updates, and member communications. You will help promote GACC South's key areas of work, including events, membership, consulting services, and workforce development programs. This includes creating content around business events, member stories, market entry services, dual education, training programs, and professional development initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with digital campaigns for events, membership, consulting services, and workforce development programs
• Draft and edit content for newsletters, website pages, social media, event promotions, blog posts, and member communications
• Support regular updates to the GACC South website
• Help create flyers, graphics, sponsor materials, event signage, and other digital or print assets
• Support event communication timelines, including invitations, reminders, attendee information, recaps, and follow-up campaigns
• Assist with social media planning, posting, and basic performance tracking
• Help organize photos, speaker information, sponsor assets, member content, and communications templates
• Support on-site event communication needs, including signage, name badges, social media coverage, and attendee support
• Proofread and format communications to ensure accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment
• Coordinate with colleagues across the Atlanta, Houston, Austin, Carolinas, and regional teams

We are looking for someone who is currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Event Management, or a related field. Strong writing and editing skills in English are required. German language skills are preferred. Interest in international business, German-American relations, B2B communications, workforce development, or economic development is also desired. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. A creative mindset and ability to turn information into clear, engaging content are important. Comfortable working with business professionals, members, and partners is necessary. Reliable, structured, and able to manage multiple tasks is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is needed. Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools is a plus. Willingness to occasionally support evening or weekend events is required. Valid U.S. work authorization is mandatory.

Nice to have includes first experience in marketing, communications, events, customer service, or project coordination. Experience with newsletters, websites, LinkedIn, or event campaigns is a plus. Familiarity with CRM, email marketing, social media scheduling, or event management tools is helpful. Interest in photography, video, or visual storytelling is desirable. German language skills are a plus.

What we offer:

Full-Time Internship:

• $15/hour
• 20 days of paid vacation, plus sick leave and 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Access to a 401(k) plan
• Hands-on experience in an international business environment

Part-Time Internship:

• $15/hour
• Flexible hands-on experience in marketing communications, events, membership, consulting services, and workforce development

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter through this portal. Applications may be submitted in English or German. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization. Due to the number of applications, we will only reach out if your profile matches our current needs.