Communications Intern - Summer 2026 - Indianapolis, IN

Communications Intern · Since 1923, Visit Indy has proudly served as the city's official sales and marketing organization, a non-profit charged with driving tourism to Indy. At Visit Indy, it's our job to promote the city of Indianapolis. And that job has never been easier, more ...

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Communications Intern

Since 1923, Visit Indy has proudly served as the city's official sales and marketing organization, a non-profit charged with driving tourism to Indy. At Visit Indy, it's our job to promote the city of Indianapolis. And that job has never been easier, more energizing or more rewarding than it is right now. As an unprecedented level of cooperation between business and government boosts Indianapolis to a completely new level, we're reveling in the opportunity to show our city off.

Applications set to close on Monday, March 9, 2026

POSITION PURPOSE

The Communications Intern will assist Visit Indy's marketing and communications department by carrying out various activities related to the promotion of the City of Indianapolis. This includes assisting with pitch writing, radio promotions, blogging, etc. The Communications Intern will work in office approximately 20 hours per week. All Visit Indy team members reflect the organization's "3 Ps" culture – productive, positive and progressive.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides support to the marketing and communications department by assisting with various activities to promote the City of Indianapolis; includes working with social media, blogging, print, promotions, etc.
• Drafts various press releases and media pitches for placement in regional/national media outlets; writes for the blog site on a weekly basis; research content as necessary.
• Assists in media relations work for seasonal events and tourism initiatives (i.e. Holiday Promotions, Exhibit Openings)
• Manages radio promotions for a dozen radio partners regionally in preparation for weekend getaway giveaways.
• Assists with promotional/advertising campaign fulfillment and planning and coordination of media hosting.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Attends team meetings, press conferences, partner meetings as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.

• Enrollment in a marketing/communications/public relations or related bachelor's degree program required.
• Junior/Senior collegiate standing or a minimum of two full years of college coursework completed.
• Experience with pitch writing and blogging highly preferred.
• Involvement in a collegiate chapter of a public relations association highly preferred.
• Previous internship experience a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to focus on details, handle multiple tasks, and remain highly organized.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, pitches, blogs, and other business-related communications.
• Ability to think logically in order to troubleshoot and make recommendations for problems as identified.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to be flexible and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• This position requires some physical activity, such as reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; it requires occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and moving (up to 15 pounds).
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to move in and between various facilities and handle exposure to inclement weather.
• Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity.
• Good speaking and listening skills.
• Ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones.
• Ability to interact with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence.

Visit Indy is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, not only do we adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to equal employment opportunity, but it is our firm policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected category or characteristic. Hiring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the same.