Marketing Communications Intern

Atlanta, GA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradVolunteer

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Support marketing and communications across multiple chapters to help events land with clear content, on-brand materials, and smooth on-site execution.

  • Communications & Content: draft newsletters, web pages, social posts, and member communications with brand-aligned copy
  • Events & Assets: produce flyers, sponsor materials, signage, and on-site collateral; coordinate invitations and post-event follow-ups
  • Operations & Collaboration: coordinate with regional teams, support website updates, and assist with event timelines and logistics

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • German language skills preferred
  • Interest in international business, German-American relations, B2B communications, workforce development, or economic development
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Creative mindset and ability to turn information into clear, engaging content
  • Comfortable working with business professionals, members, and partners
  • Reliable, structured, and able to manage multiple tasks
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools
  • Willingness to occasionally support evening or weekend events
  • Valid U.S. work authorization

Preferred

  • First experience in marketing, communications, events, customer service, or project coordination
  • Experience with newsletters, websites, LinkedIn, or event campaigns
  • Familiarity with CRM, email marketing, social media scheduling, or event management tools
  • Interest in photography, video, or visual storytelling
  • German language skills

Benefits

  • 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
GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. logo

GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.

The German American Chamber of Commerce® of the Midwest (GACC Midwest), headquartered in Chicago with a branch office in Detroit, was founded in 1963. GACC Midwest is an integral part of the German Chamber Network (AHKs) with 150 offices in 93 countries around the globe. Our continuing mission is to promote German American business relations and to support trade and investment between Germany and the United States, especially the Midwest. Our organization combines elements of a trade commission, a membership association, and professional consulting services for market entry, apprenticeships in the US, and more. With this unique concept in international trade promotion, GACC Midwest’s territory covers 14 US states: the 13 states of the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) and Colorado, comprising together approximately one quarter of the nation’s geographical area, its population, and its GDP. GACC Midwest's headquarters, which we share with Germany Trade and Invest (GTaI), is located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Our Michigan office is located just outside of Detroit to better serve the German-American business community in Michigan and the neighboring states.Learn More: https://www.gaccmidwest.org/usJoin the GACC Midwest Team! https://www.gaccmidwest.org/us/careers

Founded in 1963
Chicago, Illinois, USA
86 employees