Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau

Job Description

Position: Intern
Department: Public Relations
Paid: Yes
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Position Reports to: AssistantManager, Public Relations

General Description

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) is the official destination marketing organization for the city and promotes travel to Atlanta. ACVB positions Atlanta as the leading destination for conventions and tourism through sales and marketing programs.

ACVB’s public relations team works with journalists to generate positive stories highlighting Atlanta as a premier convention and leisure travel destination. ACVB’s public relations team is seeking an intern for the summer to assist in marketing Atlanta to domestic and international travel media as well as convention trade outlets.

What can I learn from this internship?

ACVB’s summer internship offers a dynamic, hands-on experience designed to significantly enhance your professional profile. This isn’t your typical internship – there’s no fetching coffee or making lunch runs, though we do enjoy discovering new coffee spots and restaurants (MICHELIN Guide, anyone?).

From hosting journalists and showcasing the best of Atlanta to assisting ACVB’s public relations team in preparation for FIFA World Cup 2026, the summer intern will gain practical experience related to their academic field. Additionally, the public relations summer intern will have the opportunity to engage with ACVB’s senior leadership, collaborate across departments and explore the destination to learn more about Atlanta and its travel and tourism industry.

What will the responsibilities be?

• Assist with media monitoring, tracking and reporting in Muck Rack
• Write and edit press releases and other media materials with the use of AP style guidelines 
• Assist with media tours and events  
• Assist with internal communications to keep ACVB staff informed on industry trends and relevant news coverage 
• Attend and network at industry events and business openings
• Respond to media requests under guidance and supervision  
• Research current trends in the hospitality industry to keep press materials and media pitches fresh and accurate 
• Update and manage local and convention trade media lists

Who is the ideal candidate?

• Undergraduate or graduate students who are pursuing a degree in public relations, journalism, mass communications or a related discipline
• Candidates who have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Candidates who have proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Candidates who are self-starters and team players
• Candidates with strong organizational, communication and time management skills

What additional information is important to consider?

• Work Hours and Duration of Internship: 12 weeks (20 hours/week) during normal business hours
• Work Location: This is an on-site position located in the Atlanta office. Remote internships are not offered.
• Work Environment: Standard, temperature-controlled office environment with moderate office noise level
• Physical Requirements: Light lifting up to 5 lbs. Note: the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Where applicable, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions
• Travel: 0-5%
• Academic credit: If the intern wishes to receive academic credit for the internship, it will be the intern’s responsibility to make arrangements with their school.

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, familial status, national origin, age or disability.

Join our team of professionals who are passionate about Atlanta. Candidates interested in applying for positions can send their resume with a cover letter to [email protected].