Heritage Communications Internship, Coca Cola, Atlanta, GA
Posted November 4, 2014
Target Start Date: June 2015
Target End Date: August 2015
Summer Internships are available to either undergraduate or graduate students. The interns will report to leaders within The Coca-Cola Company’s Public Affairs and Communications team.
PAC’s primary responsibility is to protect and enhance the reputation and image of the Company and its brands through relationships and communication with stakeholders, including employees, media, governments, and NGOs. Intern initiatives may focus on: employee engagement, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder engagement, corporate/NGO strategy, environment, diversity and health & wellness. Interns work closely with one or two project teams over the course of the summer, and will be responsible for producing a significant and concrete analytical output that contributes to the overall project’s goals.
Position Requirements: Preference is for interns in a current or recently-completed MBA, public affairs (including journalism, communications and political science) or equivalent graduate student program; however, other fields of study – undergraduate or graduate – also are given consideration. Interns must have quantitative and analytical skills, and a familiarity with consumer goods business strategy. Also, interns must be creative, have excellent written and oral communication abilities, and be competent in project/task prioritization. Strong interpersonal skills, high energy and enthusiasm, and digital fluency are also essential.
Heritage Communications (Archives): Seeks an individual with a strong understanding of archival principles, digital asset management, who is seeking work experience at an archival institution. Through the course of the internship, the candidate will assist with processing digital and paper records, exhibit planning, social media outreach initiatives, research, and/or reference. The candidate may also participate in departmental public relations projects. The internship is designed to provide an overview of the activities of business archives.
Salary/Benefits: Undergraduate, graduate and/or MBA-level interns will receive a salary ranging from $1,800 to $5,500/month for the duration of their contract. Salary will be based on education level and prior work experience. Internships will last 8-16 weeks and each intern will be assigned a specific manager/mentor.
The Coca-Cola Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing and maintaining cultural diversity within the work environment.
Further Information:
Application deadline: December 5, 2014
Notification of selection to interview: mid-January 2015
Offers will be made by: February 28, 2015
Application Process:
Send an e-mail with cover letter, 2 writing samples and resume to [email protected]. The cover letter must clearly state the applicant’s area of interest:
Writing samples may vary based on area of interest. Suggested samples include, but are not limited to: a press release, article written for publication, blog entry, formal correspondence, case study or a strategic work plan.
Applicants should direct questions to [email protected]. Please note: due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to respond to requests for status updates on individual applications.
Cover letters may be addressed to:
Ms. Karyn Harrington
The Coca-Cola Company
One Coca-Cola Plaza
Atlanta, GA 30313
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most valuable and recognizable brands, our Company’s portfolio features 17 billion-dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of 1.9 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world’s top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates. For more information, visit Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo, visit our blog, Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com or find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company.