Social Media Marketing Intern Summer 2026

Are you ready to spend your summer as a part of something special? Imagine being with a global Fortune 200 company whose reputation for excellence paves the way for endless success. Join the Genuine Parts Company (GPC) internship program and work on meaningful projects that drive our business forward!​

Our 10-week summer internship program will be in person in Atlanta and run from June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026. ​

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As a Social Media Marketing Intern, you will assist in managing and growing our brand’s social media channels. The ideal candidate has experience working with brand social media accounts, analyzing performance metrics, and generating reports to inform strategy. You will also contribute to creative content ideas that focus on B2B communications, align with our brand voice, and engage our audience. This role requires the candidate to live in the Atlanta market and be in the office 5 days per week. If you’re passionate about social media trends, analytics, and creating impactful content, we’d love to meet you!

What you might be doing:​

• Support in managing and scheduling posts across social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tik Tok, X, YouTube).

• Monitor and analyze social media analytics, providing insights and regular performance reports. Reports should include: Follower Growth, Engagements, Creative Performance, Insights on Content Strategy, and Performance Metrics.

• Work alongside internal teams to brainstorm and pitch creative content ideas to increase engagement and brand awareness.

• Research and stay up to date with social media trends and platform updates.

• Actively oversee and engage with our NAPA community on social by assisting with community engagement. This includes daily monitoring of comments, messages, and mentions, both reactively and proactively and responding in a timely manner.

• Assist in identifying influencer partners that can help grow brand awareness.

What we’re looking for:​

• Currently a rising junior or senior enrolled in an undergraduate program, seeking degree in business, advertising, marketing, journalism, or related field.

• Prior experience with social media for a brand, including analytics and reporting.

• Strong understanding of social media platforms and best practices.

• Creativity and enthusiasm for brainstorming new ideas and social media posts.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to juggle multiple projects and various deadlines at once.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Ability to think critically to identify a problem, research the possible causes, and fix or route to the proper resource to fix it.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• A passion for social media and eagerness to learn!

• 3.25 GPA or above preferred.

Perks and Benefits:​

• Attend a Braves game and give back to the community with fellow interns​

• Explore the history of the company through a multi-day orientation, complete with a tour of the Atlanta Distribution Center ​

• Free lunch and snacks on campus​​

Visit our career site to learn more about our internship program - https://jobs.genpt.com/students-and-grads ​

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.