External Communications Intern

This role serves as a part of Learfield’s External Corporate Communications team and supports efforts in the areas of social media and digital communications, media relations, company and industry messaging, strategic company partnerships, and special events across the enterprise and its various business divisions. The role will also work on projects with the internal communications and partner engagement teams. Successful candidates will be self-starters with good written and oral communications skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects and shift priorities.Our full time 2026 Summer Internship Program is a paid nine-week experience (June 1st, 2026 – July 31st, 2026). You will be responsible for completing assigned tasks from your manager, as well as leading a comprehensive, summer-long project. The results of your project will be presented to your team at the end of the summer. Throughout the program, you’ll also participate in personal and professional development sessions, including speaker series and other growth opportunities. While the program content will be delivered virtually, you will be expected to report to the office where your team is based, as outlined above. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about Learfield through a visit to one of our nearby campus properties as well as cross-departmental interactions during the summer.The Atlanta-based role will be a hybrid model with four days in the office (Monday – Thursday) and the option for remote on Friday, unless specific projects demand in-person activity.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with social media content creation, posting across all channels, and tracking/reporting.
• Assist with media relations, including updating media databases, drafting/tracking releases, etc.
• Assist with industry relations and event planning, including, but not limited to, updating invitation lists, event support, updating event calendars, etc.
• Coordinate and support external and internal communications projects as needed.
• Work with other Atlanta-based interns on a summer/fall marketing campaign.
• Collaborate with manager and teammates to complete assigned daily/weekly tasks.
• Attend all Summer Intern related events throughout the nine-week period (virtually attendance required).

Qualifications:

• Candidates who are juniors or seniors, with an expected graduation date no later than August 2027.
• Ability to start work on Monday, June 1st and secure housing for the full nine weeks.
• Ideally majoring in one of the following: journalism, public relations, communications, or marketing
• Intellectually curious; not afraid to ask questions and a willingness to jump in with both feet.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint) and Outlook, experience with Adobe Creative Suite a bonus.
• Highly organized; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at once.

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability. Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.