Marketing Communications Intern

Axalta; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta’s Mobility Marketing team seeks a Creative Marketing Communications intern in a hybrid role based in Troy, Michigan. You’ll craft compelling content, support campaigns, and amplify brand messaging across channels while collaborating with engineers, product teams, and corporate marketing.

This internship offers hands-on experience in automotive marketing communications and storytelling. We value strong writing, social media familiarity, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing trends.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail.
• Bonus: Experience with graphic design or video editing tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns across digital channels.
• Create engaging content including case studies, product marketing presentations, sales toolkits and social media copy.
• Support internal and external communications initiatives.
• Help manage and grow our social media presence.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Collaborate with corporate marketing and product teams to align messaging and visuals.
• Monitor campaign performance and compile analytics reports.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Social Media

Digital Marketing

Organization

Creative Thinking

Education

Pursuing Marketing/Communications degree

Tools

Graphic Design Tools

Video Editing Tools

Job description

Are you a driven and innovative college student looking to jumpstart your career with a global leader in coatings technology? Axalta, a company renowned for its cutting‑edge products and commitment to sustainability, is searching for talented individuals like you to join our Fast Track Early Talent Program. At Axalta, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, gain hands‑on experience, and collaborate with industry experts. Whether you’re studying engineering, chemistry, business, or a related field, we offer diverse roles that can help you grow and shape the future of coatings. Want to ensure your career is firing on all cylinders? Join us and be part of a vibrant company where your ideas and contributions truly make a difference

We’re looking for a creative, driven, and detail-oriented Marketing Communications intern to join the Mobility Marketing team. This internship offers hands‑on experience in crafting compelling content, supporting campaigns, and amplifying brand messaging across multiple channels. If you’re passionate about storytelling, digital media, and making an impact, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns across digital channels

• Create engaging content including case studies, product marketing presentations, sales toolkits and social media copy

• Support internal and external communications initiatives

• Help manage and grow our social media presence

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis

• Collaborate with corporate marketing and product teams to align messaging and visuals

• Monitor campaign performance and compile analytics reports

What You’ll Learn

• Real-world experience in automotive marketing communications

• How to tailor messaging for different audiences and platforms

• Best practices in brand storytelling and digital strategy

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field

• Strong writing and editing skills

• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing trends

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities

• Creative mindset with attention to detail

• Bonus: Experience with graphic design or video editing tools

Please note that this is a hybrid opportunity and regular onsite presence in our Troy, Michigan office is required.

**Important Notice: Visa Sponsorship**

Thank you for considering a career with us. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the necessary work authorization to be employed in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future (including F1 OPT and H1-B statuses).

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reviewing your application.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever‑evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia‑Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology‑assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job‑related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.