Marketing Communications Intern

Location:

Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida
Start Date:

July, 2026
Position Type:

Paid Internship, Full-time (40h/week), Part-time (25-30h/week)

Duration:

12 months preferred

About GACC South
The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc. (GACC South) is part of the global network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad. We support German and American companies through business development, member engagement, events, consulting services, workforce development programs, and transatlantic market expertise.

With offices in Atlanta and Houston, and a regional presence across the Southern United States, GACC South connects companies, leaders, and institutions across the German-American business community.

What This Role Is Really About
This role supports how GACC South tells its story and communicates its value to members, clients, partners, and the broader transatlantic business community.

Marketing Communications Intern
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

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

What We Are Looking For

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

Nice to Have

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

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.

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