Join the Auburn-Opelika Tourism Team as an Intern!
Looking for hands-on experience in marketing, communications, and content creation? Each semester, Auburn-Opelika Tourism's Communications & Marketing team welcomes two to three interns who are ready to put their creativity and skills to work. From social media and storytelling to event promotion and community partnerships, our interns gain practical experience while helping promote Auburn-Opelika, Alabama.
You'll work alongside our Communications & Marketing team, contribute to real campaigns, and see firsthand how Auburn-Opelika Tourism supports the local community.
Requirements & Skills:
Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate a strong understanding of public relations writing, social media content creation, and branding. Professional communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, or photo and video production is a plus.
Active campus involvement, such as student organizations, recruitment programs, or student media, is strongly preferred. Interns should be organized, comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines, and available to work 15–40 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends. A positive attitude, creativity, and willingness to jump in are important!
Responsibilities:
As an intern, your duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Participating in brainstorming sessions, staff meetings, and event planning; providing on-site support at select events (including some evenings/weekends).
- Concepting, filming, editing, and publishing content for Instagram, Reels, Stories, TikTok, and other social platforms.
- Updating the website's event calendar, partner listings, and CRM/CMS records.
- Supporting social media strategy through scheduling posts, engaging with followers, and tracking performance analytics.
- Writing copy for event promotions, email campaigns, blog articles, and social media.
- Helping organize and maintain digital assets, including photos and videos, to support ongoing campaigns.
- Assisting with the distribution of printed materials and guest amenities (personal vehicle required).
- Conducting research to support marketing, communications, and business development initiatives.
- Collaborating with staff to support Auburn-Opelika Tourism’s sales and community outreach efforts.
- And, of course, being awesome!
Want a better idea of what we do? Browse our latest stories, follow us on Instagram, and get to know the team you'd be working with.
Application Deadlines:
- Fall Semester Internship: Apply by July 9
- Spring Semester Internship: Apply by October 15
- Summer Semester Internship: Apply by March 30
Application Materials:
- Resume and cover letter - Please indicate if you need the internship for class credit in your cover letter.
- 2-3 content samples (this can be a social post, short-form video, class project, or campaign work — links welcome)
- 2 writing samples (such as short-form features, social copy, event promotion, or press release)
- Links and/or your username on relevant social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc)
- Contact information for 3 references
Ready to apply?
If you’re a content creator, campus leader, and love Auburn-Opelika as much as we do, apply now! Send your application materials to Cat Bobo, Director of Communications & Marketing, at cat@aotourism.com.
Meet Our Interns
Communications & Marketing Avery Ellis
Avery is from Columbus, GA, and serves as a communications and marketing intern. She enjoys giving back to the Auburn-Opelika community as a Younglife volunteer. Avery is studying Public Relations and minoring in Marketing and is expected to graduate in May 2027.
Communications & Marketing Emily Love
Emily is from Dothan, AL, and serves as a communications and marketing intern. She enjoys serving her community as a YoungLife leader and is a passionate small business owner. Emily is pursuing a degree in marketing and is expected to graduate in May 2027
Communications & Marketing Gracie Grissom
Gracie is from Andalusia, AL, and serves as a communication and marketing intern. She is an active member of the Glomerata Athletics Staff and Auburn University Dream Makers Publicity Committee. Gracie is pursuing a degree in Public Relations with a minor in Public Administration and is expected to graduate in May 2028.
Communications & Marketing Reagan Morgan
Reagan is from Marietta, GA and serves as a summer communications and marketing intern. She currently serves on her sororities executive board and gives back in the Opelika area as a YoungLife leader. Reagan is a Public Relations major with a minor in marketing and is expected to graduate in May 2027.
Past Interns
Summer 2026 Elizabeth Williams
Elizabeth is from Jasper, AL, and served as a summer 2026 marketing and communications intern. She is pursuing a degree in graphic design with minors in both business and entrepreneurship and is expected to graduate in May 2027.
Spring 2026 Kathryn Atkins
Kathryn served as a communications and marketing intern in spring 2026. She is now an account coordinator at Lou Hammond Group in Charleston, South Carolina.
Spring 2026 Bella Naish
Bella is from Birmingham, Alabama, and served as a communications and marketing intern for Spring of 2026. She serves as Assistant Vice President of Public Relations for Auburn's Student Government Association.
Summer 2025 & Spring 2026 AP Stewart
AP Stewart served as a marketing and communications intern from summer 2025 to spring 2026. She is now an intern for Auburn University Office of Communications and Marketing.
Spring 2026 Alayna Smallwood
Alayna served as a communications and marketing intern in the Spring of 2026. She is expected to graduate in Summer of 2026
Fall 2025 Maggie Randall
Maggie served as a communications intern in fall 2025 and graduated with a degree in public relations that same year. She is now the assistant cafe manager at Thr!ve Here at Auburn.
Summer & Fall 2025 Alayna Foley
Alayna served as a marketing and communications intern from summer through fall 2025. She is now the social media and community engagement specialist for APR and Dinan, part of Holley Performance Brands in Opelika, AL.
Spring 2025 Annie Crockett
Annie graduated with a degree in public relations in 2025. She is now a public relations/content intern at Wray Ward in Charlotte, NC.
Spring 2025 Isabella Weninger
Izzy graduated with a degree in public relations in 2025. She is now a public relations & communications intern at Babbit Bodner in Atlanta, GA.
Fall 2024 Mary Morgan Sholter
Mary Morgan served as a communications intern in the fall of 2024. She is now the member services coordinator for the Opelika Chamber of Commerce in Opelika, AL.
Summer & Fall 2024 Anna Carlisle Worrell
Anna Carlisle served as a marketing and communications intern in the summer and fall of 2024. She is now the operations and marketing coordinator for Emerson James Rental in Charleston, SC.
Summer & Fall 2024 Shelby McDonald
Shelby served as a public relations and communications intern in the summer and fall of 2024. She is now a Customer Experience Representative at Southern Tide HQ in Greenville, SC.
Spring 2024 Charlie Fleury
Charlie graduated with a degree in public relations and a minor in business in 2024. He is now a Student Relationship Coordinator and International Program Director for LeadAbroad.
Spring 2024 Elisabeth Wiebe
Elisabeth graduated with a degree in public relations and a minor in marketing. She is now a Food & Beverage Manager in Training at The Dewberry in Charleston, SC.
Fall 2023 Darby Rose
Darby graduated with a degree in public relations in May 2024. She is now a corporate partnerships seasonal assistant at AMB Spots + Entertainment in Atlanta, GA.
Summer 2023 Ryleigh Carder
Ryleigh graduated with a degree in public relations in 2024. She is now the Associate Art Director at Insight Global in Roswell, GA.
Summer 2023 Kelsey LeCroy
Kelsey graduated with a degree in communications in 2024. She is now a lead wedding planner with Pinnacle Weddings in Charleston, SC.
Spring & Fall 2023 Gracie Powell
Gracie graduated with a degree in public relations in May 2024. She is now a personal banker at The Bank of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.
Spring & Fall 2023 Hope Windham
Hope graduated with a degree in Marketing in 2024. She is now a personal lines production specialist at CAC Agency in Birmingham, AL.
Spring 2023 Livvie Moral
Livvie graduated with a degree in public relations in 2022. She is now a ministry services hospitality coordinator at Auburn Community Church.
Summer & fall 2022 Chloe Warren
Chloe graduated with a degree in public relations in 2022. She served as a communications and marketing intern from summer to fall 2022
Spring 2022 Andrew Trippeer
Andrew graduated with a degree in public relations and a minor in political science in 2022. He is now a 3rd year student at the University of Alabama School of Law.
Fall 2021 & Spring 2022 Campbell Govignon
Campbell graduated with a degree in public relations in 2023. She is now an Account Coordinator at BBDO Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
Spring & Summer 2021 Olivia Heideman
Olivia graduated with a degree in public relations and a minor in marketing in 2021. She is now a flight attendant and instructor/supervisor for PSA Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines.
Summer & Fall 2020, Spring 2021 Emma Donaldson
Emma graduated with a degree in public relations in 2021. She is now a transfer admissions advisor in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Auburn University.
Summer 2020 Shelby Weir
Shelby graduated with a degree in public relations in 2021. She is now a communications manager at the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce in Mountain Brook, AL.
Spring & Summer 2019 Emma Raby
Emma graduated with a degree in public relations in 2019. She is now an account manager at Reed PR in Nashville, TN.
Spring, Summer & Fall 2018 Sarah Beth Allred
Sarah Beth graduated with a degree in public relations and minors in business and German in 2019. She is now a stay at home mom and freelance photographer.
Fall 2017 Binh Gant
Binh graduated with a degree in public relations in 2017. She now is a conflicts attorney at UB Greensfelder in St. Louis, MO.
Summer 2017 Claire Barrentine
Claire graduated with a degree in non-profit & philanthropy studies with a business minor in 2018. She is now a part-time office manager for Eric & Jamie Photography and full time mommy to Charlotte.
Fall 2016 & Spring 2017 Cat Miaoulis
Cat graduated with a degree in business administration and marketing in 2018. She is now director of admission at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, AL.