2026 Summer Internship Program – External Communications Intern

Austin Community College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Flexible hours

Access to on-site fitness center

Flexible hours

On-site fitness center

Job summary

An educational institution is offering a summer internship where you will assist the external communications team in developing engaging social media content, conducting research on topics such as economics, and supporting press inquiries. Candidates should be currently enrolled in college with a high GPA and committed to a full-time schedule. This role will enhance your skills while providing networking opportunities and access to various benefits, including flexible hours and professional development resources.

Qualifications

• Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA above 3.0.
• Must commit to working a 40-hour work week for 10-12 weeks during the summer.
• Experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or marketing is preferred.
• Understanding of social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Research topics for content development in economics and banking.
• Create engaging social media content and graphics.
• Assist with press inquiries and external engagements.
• Support communications team in various duties.
• Assist the communications team in other activities and duties, as assigned.

Skills

Understanding of social media platforms

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Strong analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Time zone coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Graduate degree program

Graduate degree

GPA > 3.0

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As an employee of the Atlanta Fed, you will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper.

OUR BANK - The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States and is one of the most influential, trusted, and prestigious financial organizations. It consists of twelve Reserve Banks located around the country and the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta territory covers the Sixth Federal Reserve District, which includes Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, and portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The Atlanta Fed and the other Reserve Banks play an important part in all three of the Fed's functions: monetary policy, bank supervision and regulation, and the operation of a nationwide payment system.

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Internships are paid. Summer housing will not be provided. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).

SCOPE OF ASSIGNMENT

We are seeking an intern to assist with our external communications team.

Key Responsibilities

• Research potential topics for content and story development in the areas of economics, banking, community development, and financial literacy.
• Develop engaging social media content, campaigns, and graphics for all of the Bank’s social media platforms.
• Work closely with the media team on press inquiries and interviews.
• Research communities and organizations in the district and compile background information for published content and external engagements.
• Assist the communications team in other activities and duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Students must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in a Bachelor or Graduate degree program through the duration of the internship.
• Minimum cumulative GPA above 3.0 in academically rigorous curriculum.
• Must be committed to working a 40-hour work week for 10-12 weeks during the summer months.
• Understanding of social media platforms.

Preferred Majors

• Communications
• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Marketing

Core Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Great work ethic and detail oriented
• Comfortable working across time zones to complete projects in a timely manner

Our Benefits to Interns (some benefits are subject to being onsite)

• Networking
• Free LinkedIn Learning access
• Free access to our FedFuel career development tool
• Dress for your day
• Flexible hours
• Access to on-site fitness center

To Apply

In addition to your application, please attach a resume and a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.