Communications Intern – Hiring Event with AECOM – Atlanta, GA

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Atlanta, GA November 5th and 6th. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027.

The event kicks off on Thursday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm,where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Friday, interviews will take place at our Atlanta office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Communications Intern to join our Transportation Group and support communications efforts for 511 Georgia, the state’s official traveler information system. This hands-on internship offers a rare opportunity to work on-site within the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) Statewide Transportation Management Center (TMC), the hub of real-time traffic operations in Georgia.

As an embedded member of the TMC Communications Team, you’ll collaborate directly with agency partners, gain behind‑the‑scenes experience in government communications, and contribute to outreach efforts that impact millions of motorists across Georgia. If you’re pursuing a future in public communication, digital media, or transportation communications, this role provides an exceptional, resume‑worthy experience.

What You’ll Gain

• Immersive experience working inside a major state agency’s operations center.
• Real-world social media management for a statewide brand.
• Hands-on involvement in community outreach, events, and stakeholder engagement.
• Opportunities to travel across Georgia to support communication initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on strategic communications.
• A dynamic role that blends writing, digital media, public engagement, and crisis communications.

Responsibilities

• Create polished communication materials for multiple platforms, including website copy, blog articles, promotional content, and social media posts.
• Support multi-format storytelling and contribute to daily writing and editing needs.
• Develop presentations and materials for community events, stakeholder meetings, and district outreach.
• Support management of 511GA’s social media platforms, ensuring consistent tone, brand alignment, and community engagement.
• Assist with live incident coverage during evening rush-hour through 511 Georgia’s social media channels.
• Collaborate with AECOM and GDOT teams to ensure messaging consistency across all communication touchpoints.
• Help coordinate and staff outreach events, vendor booths, and public engagement opportunities.
• Conduct research to support blog posts, campaigns, and communication initiatives.
• Support execution of strategic communications aligned with GDOT goals.
• Contribute during emergency operations (i.e. severe weather) as part of the TMC Communications Team.
• Support tours at the GDOT TMC for partners, stakeholders, and visitors.
• Participate in district and statewide events to increase awareness of TMC and 511 services.
• Track performance metrics for social media and campaigns, summarizing insights and recommending improvements.
• Provide administrative and communications support as needed.