Georgia Dept of Economic Development (GDEcD): GDEcD is the state’s sales and marketing arm, the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a location for film and digital entertainment projects, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development. The Agency represent the state’s marketing, communications and economic development efforts worldwide through its work with Georgia’s 10 international representation offices, participation in international trade shows, bilateral cooperation agreements, and hosting and organizing business missions in-state and abroad.

Practical Experience Gained from Internship: The intern will apply principles learned in school through practical hands-on work assignments in international and domestic marketing and communications, project logistics and management, event planning, international protocol, and international business acumen.


Duties of Intern and Desired Qualifications: This posting is for two internship positions to support both international and domestic marketing efforts. The interns will assist with marketing, product development, event planning, and logistics for the Account Managers of the Marketing and Communications Division, supporting marketing needs for GDEcD’s industry-specific Global Commerce teams and the Centers of Innovation, as well as for the Tourism and Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment divisions. The interns will also conduct international and domestic business research and participate in the development of the team’s marketing tools, such as collateral pieces, social media updates, and information packets. Other projects may include company, city, and regional research; proofreading documents and updating documents for new format and design; preparing shipments to mission destinations; helping to implement new processes; organizing and editing briefing books; and assisting with incoming international missions, delegations and meetings.


The ideal candidates will be working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in international business, marketing or a closely related field. Foreign language ability, experience living abroad, and an eye for graphic design desired. He or she must be highly attentive to detail, have an understanding of basic marketing and branding concepts, be exceedingly responsible and reliable, and have a high degree of self-initiative. Microsoft Office proficiency is required and Adobe InDesign proficiency is ideal.


Compensation: No monetary compensation; course credit where applicable. To apply, send resume and letter of interest to Abby Turano at aturano@georgia.org

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