Communications Intern - Summer 2027

Genuine Parts Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) offers a 10-week internship in Atlanta as a NAPA Communications Intern. The program runs May 24 – July 30, 2027, in person, with a 40-hour work week.

Interns support Digital, Internal and External Communications, assist campaigns, and participate in leadership exposure and cohort learning, culminating in a final presentation to senior leaders. The internship emphasizes meaningful work, professional development, and connection with peers and leaders across the

Qualifications

• Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, English or related field.
• Intranet and digital platforms experiences preferred; willingness to learn and manage these platforms is critical.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Strong analytical aptitude expected.

Responsibilities

• Support sub-functions of the NAPA Communications: Digital, Internal and External.
• Assist in building and launching Communications campaigns across various channels.
• Bring outside-in thinking and new ideas to NAPA Comms.
• Support field teams with effective comms and ensure all levels of the NAPA workforce are equipped with the latest company information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/English

Tools

Intranet platforms

MS Office suite

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to spend your summer as a part of something special? Imagine being with a company whose reputation for excellence paves the way for endless success. At Genuine Parts Company (GPC), people build long-lasting, highly satisfying careers and make a real difference in the community. Our 10-week summer internship program will be in person in Atlanta and run from May 24 – July 30, 2027.

As a NAPA Communications Intern you will support the Comms team across Internal, External and Digital and Social Media Comms helping shape storytelling and deliver meaningful communications across the organization.

Our internship program is designed as a cohort experience, bringing interns from across the organization together to learn, grow, and build connections throughout the summer. While gaining hands‑on experience within your team, you'll also be part of a community of fellow interns sharing the journey alongside you.

As an intern at GPC, you can look forward to:

• Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that support key business priorities and showcase your impact through a final presentation to senior leaders.
• Professional Development: Participate in development experiences designed to build your skills, confidence, and understanding of the workplace.
• Leadership Exposure: Hear from and connect with leaders across the organization, including senior executives, to learn more about our business,leadership, and career growth.
• Connection & Community: Build relationships with fellow interns and employees through networking, social events, and collaborative experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support sub-functions of the NAPA Communications: Digital, Internal and External.
• Assist in building and launching Communications campaigns across various channels.
• Bring outside-in thinking and new ideas to NAPA Comms.
• Support field teams with effective comms and ensure all levels of the NAPA workforce are equipped with the latest company information.

Qualifications

• Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, English or other related field required.
• Intranet and adept digital platforms experiences preferred. A willingness to learn and manage these platforms is critical.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required.
• Strong analytical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.25 GPA or above preferred.

Leadership Skills

• Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.
• Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.
• Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.
• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Expected to operate in a professional office environment.
• The 2027 program will run from May 24 – July 20, 2027
• The work week is 40 hours.
• Working hours are M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM with a 1-hour lunch break.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.