Marketing Internship (Summer 2027)

Athens, GA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Support the marketing team by generating creative ideas, coordinating events and activations, assisting with media outreach, and helping plan content calendars and community outreach efforts.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and present creative marketing ideas to support campaigns, events, or brand initiatives.
  • Represent The Classic Center and Akins Ford Arena at off-site events, promotional activities, and community outreach opportunities.
  • Help coordinate logistics for marketing booths or activations and engage directly with the public to raise brand awareness.
  • Assist the Communications Manager with media outreach efforts, including assembling media passes and drafting press releases.
  • Assist Brand Manager with marketing installs for conference clients.
  • Assist Advertising Manager and Advertising Coordinator with fan activations that support entertainment events.
  • Attend and participate in regular marketing team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
  • Provide general support to all marketing staff on an as-needed basis.
  • Participate in team meetings to plan content calendars and marketing strategies. Coordinate poster distribution around the Athens area and surrounding communities.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a college or university. A concentration in marketing, communications, or journalism is preferred.
  • Must be able to receive college credit for this internship
  • Energetic and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
  • Ability to think creatively and work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours for events and activations.
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The Classic Center

About The Classic Center:The Classic Center is Northeast Georgia's premier award-winning convention center, performing arts theatre, covered outdoor pavilion, and home to the new, 8,500-person capacity Akins Ford Arena. Located in the heart of downtown Athens, Georgia, The Classic Center provides unique meeting space, outstanding special events services, a wide range of entertainment options, and more concerts, family shows, and sporting events to come with the opening of Akins Ford Arena.Brand Statement:Through a thoughtfully planned and conveniently placed facility, located in a uniquely vibrant and charming cultural environment, and a proactive, creative approach to customer service, The Classic Center elevates the experience of events to exceed the expectations of our guests.Core Values:Hospitality, Teamwork, and Servant-Style LeadershipMission:The Classic Center Authority shall enhance the quality of life in Athens-Clarke County by serving as the cultural, civic, and social center of the Southeast and by generating maximum economic impact.

Founded in 1995
Athens, Georgia, USA
150 employees (22 in marketing)

Salaries

Marketing Intern median pay in the United States

$47K/yr

Most earn $44K to $57K. Based on 68 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
16 (11% of company)
Median Tenure
2.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
21.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$793
Traffic Source Mix
Search
57.1%
Direct
34.2%
Referral
5.3%
Social
2.6%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~150

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Marketing Internship (Summer 2027)

The Classic Center · Athens, GA · On-site