Job Summary
Are you ready to spend your summer as a part of something special? Imagine being with a company whose reputation for excellence paves the way for endless success. At Genuine Parts Company (GPC), people build long-lasting, highly satisfying careers and make a real difference in the community. Our 10-week summer internship program will be in person in Atlanta and run from May 24 – July 30, 2027.
As a NAPA Communications Intern you will support the Comms team across Internal, External and Digital and Social Media Comms helping shape storytelling and deliver meaningful communications across the organization.
Our internship program is designed as a cohort experience, bringing interns from across the organization together to learn, grow, and build connections throughout the summer. While gaining hands-on experience within your team, you’ll also be part of a community of fellow interns sharing the journey alongside you.
As an intern at GPC, you can look forward to:
Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that support key business priorities and showcase your impact through a final presentation to senior leaders.
Professional Development: Participate in development experiences designed to build your skills, confidence, and understanding of the workplace.
Leadership Exposure: Hear from and connect with leaders across the organization, including senior executives, to learn more about our business, leadership, and career growth.
Connection & Community: Build relationships with fellow interns and employees through networking, social events, and collaborative experiences.
Responsibilities
- Support sub-functions of the NAPA Communications: Digital, Internal and External.
- Assist in building and launching Communications campaigns across various channels.
- Bring outside-in thinking and new ideas to NAPA Comms.
- Support field teams with effective comms and ensure all levels of the NAPA workforce are equipped with the latest company information.
Qualifications
- Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, English or other related field required.
- Intranet and adept digital platforms experiences preferred. A willingness to learn and manage these platforms is critical.
- Basic skills with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required.
- Strong analytical aptitude
Preferred Qualifications
- 3.25 GPA or above preferred.
Leadership Skills
- Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.
- Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.
- Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.
- Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.
Physical Demands / Working Environment
- Expected to operate in a professional office environment.
- The 2027 program will run from May 24 – July 20, 2027
- The work week is 40-hours
- Working hours are M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM with a 1-hour lunch break.