Communications and Marketing Intern

Greater Louisville Inc.Louisville, KY, USA

17 days ago

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Full-time

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Job description

Have you ever wanted to do something that makes your community a better place to live, work, and play? Well, now you can! Come work at GLI!

GLI, the Metro Chamber of Commerce, is hiring a Communications and Marketing Intern and we're looking for the right fit. The internship is 40 weeks (September 2025 - June 2026), 25-30 hours per week . If you or someone you know are passionate, collaborative, results-oriented, flexible, and fun, then apply or send them our way today.

Our top-notch initiatives and programming made us Chamber of the Year in 2019. Whether it's through supporting and promoting our local businesses, advocating for a business-friendly environment, hosting great events, expanding the region through business attraction, or solving critical talent problems, by joining the GLI team you can help grow our regional economy. Plus you'll have the chance to work with driven and creative professionals in a collaborative culture.

Greater Louisville Inc. - the Metro Chamber of Commerce is focused on growing the regional economy. As the region's largest convener of business leadership, GLI leads economic and global outreach strategies focused on business attraction; nurtures the entrepreneurial eco-system; and champions the development of the community's talent base. As the voice of Greater Louisville's business community, GLI advocates for a pro business environment and facilitates businesses engagement on issues that impact regional competitiveness. For more information, visit .

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION :

Greater Louisville Inc. is seeking a writing-savvy, self-motivated graduate student to complete an internship in communications and marketing for the fall and spring semesters. The selected intern will report to the Senior Director of Communications and Public Relations and will support communications and public relations strategies for all GLI departments. The intern will be tasked with various projects to amplify GLI's voice in the community and create innovative and consistent messaging across channels. While the intern will mainly work on communications and marketing projects, there may also be opportunities to collaborate with the government affairs, economic development, talent and workforce, and diversity, equity and inclusion teams. This is hybrid position with the flexibility to work from home as scheduling permits.

ORGANIZATION :

Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) is the chamber of commerce and regional economic development organization representing five counties in Indiana and ten counties in Kentucky. Services provided by GLI can be defined in three main categories :

Chamber of Commerce : GLI is made up of approximately 1,600 investor businesses who contribute investment dollars and time for shared services such as corporate connections / introductions, ribbon cuttings, education, and corporate events.
Advocacy : GLI listens to its investors and their concerns with regard to legislation and advocates for those interests in Frankfort, KY, Indianapolis, IN, Louisville Metro, and Washington D.C.
Economic Development : GLI is instrumental in proactively recruiting new businesses to the area, helping existing businesses grow, incubating the entrepreneurial community and attracting, retaining and developing talent.

INTERNSHIP OBJECTIVES :

Explore a career path in communications, marketing, public relations, and public policy

Gain experience in writing and editing technical copy for broad audiences on a variety of topics

Gain experience with public relations tactics and build relationships with local media

Develop professional communication and marketing skills

Develop a deeper understanding of chamber functions including advocacy, economic development, talent, and economic inclusion

Gain experience in time management

Gain experience in teamwork and collaboration

INTERNSHIP ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Assist with writing press releases, newsletters, event scripts, articles, social media copy, and statements on GLI programming, initiatives, and accomplishments

Assist with copy editing press releases, newsletters, event scripts, articles and statements on priority GLI legislation and initiatives

Work across departments to gather and disseminate information for consistent messaging

Assist in pitching media on GLI initiatives and events

Assist in identifying opportunities for proactive media pitching

Assist in content creation for GLI and Live in Lou social media channels

Create and maintain media lists and all internal reports

Support and attend GLI events as needed

Contribute during departmental meetings

Assist with miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor(s)

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS :

Working towards a Master's degree

Ability to work in a hybrid setting

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Basic knowledge of legislative and government processes

Possess good judgment and ability to manage ambiguous or complex topics

Possess strong work ethic and leadership skills

Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Ability to handle multiple tasks, quick deadlines and priorities

Confidence and willingness to learn on the job

EVALUATION :

The purpose of this internship is to introduce you to GLI and help you develop professional work experience. You will be continually evaluated throughout the course of your internship, as any employee would be. A midpoint evaluation to solicit your feedback will take place, as well as an evaluation of the internship upon program completion. You are encouraged to submit your own ideas, insights and opinions on your tasks and performance throughout the program.

The incumbent will be required to pass a background check in accordance with our hiring practices and must be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s / he encounters.

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