Term: August 2026 – November 2026
Metro Atlanta Chamber Communications: Our Mission
Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) Communications drives a strategic approach to spotlight the region’s economic strength, talent pipeline, and thriving communities. We amplify the impact of MAC investors and partners, telling the story of metro Atlanta’s growth and innovation.
MAC seeks a communications intern to support our efforts in advancing the region’s business ecosystem across the 29-county metropolitan statistical area. This role is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic communications while contributing to meaningful work that impacts businesses, communities, and economic growth in metro Atlanta.
What You’ll Do:
- Monitor news, compile coverage, and share summaries
- Track specific topics and create insightful reports
- Gather news and produce a weekly internal newsletter
- Support public relations and media outreach by drafting press releases, newsroom posts, letters, and recaps.
- Draft captions for social media and update website copy
- Contribute to C-level briefing documents
- Edit internal documents and newsletters for other MAC teams
- Lead a self-directed, longer-term intern project
Who We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree or status as a rising senior in journalism, public relations, or communications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of or experience with AP style, with the ability to write in different formats
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Strong research, writing, and interviewing skills to produce authentic, creative, and high-quality content
- Professional and positive attitude, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset
- Strong project and time management skills
ABOUT MAC
Our Purpose, Principles, and Core Values
MAC’s purpose is to UNLEASH ATLANTA’S AMBITION, and in doing so we embody the following principles:
Sit Down Together, Stand Up to Act
Knock Down Walls, Open Doors
Take the Lead, Share the Credit
Sharpen the Focus, Expand the Reach
At MAC we naturally exhibit an unwavering commitment to three core values: to be relentless, smart, and all-in. This means every team member is:
- Relentless. MAC employees take pride in being relentless with an unwavering focus. Our partners trust us to deliver on our commitments. There isn’t room for cutting corners, being aimless, or rejecting change. We are bold and persistent and execute with innovation and edge.
- Smart. Team members at MAC know that intense curiosity allows us to grow. We leverage instinct, integrity, and data to drive our strategy and achieve our purpose. As problem-solving idea generators, we have a natural advantage in any challenge.
- All-In. We’re a greater force when we rally together. It doesn’t matter what our title or position is: we trust each other and work as one to multiply our collective impact and achieve ambitious goals.