Communications Intern – Hiring Event with AECOM – Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities

• - Create polished communication materials for multiple platforms, including website copy, blog articles, promotional content, and social media posts.
• - Support multi-format storytelling and contribute to daily writing and editing needs.
• - Develop presentations and materials for community events, stakeholder meetings, and district outreach.
• - Support management of 511GA’s social media platforms, ensuring consistent tone, brand alignment, and community engagement.
• - Assist with live incident coverage during evening rush-hour through 511 Georgia’s social media channels.
• - Collaborate with AECOM and GDOT teams to ensure messaging consistency across all communication touchpoints.
• - Help coordinate and staff outreach events, vendor booths, and public engagement opportunities.
• - Conduct research to support blog posts, campaigns, and communication initiatives.
• - Support execution of strategic communications aligned with GDOT goals.
• - Contribute during emergency operations (i.e. severe weather) as part of the TMC Communications Team.

Requirements

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, Public Relations or another related field and must have completed at least 1 year of study. Candidates who have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the Master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.

Preferred

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using Adobe Creative suite or AI content tools.
• Photography or video production skills.
• Ability to commit to the full internship duration in Summer 2026 (10-12 weeks).

Benefits

• AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.