• Graduate Intern, Innovation - Marketing…

    Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)


    How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

     

    Delta’s Global Innovation Team, _The Hangar_ , is seeking a

    forward-thinking and highly motivated **Marketing & Communications Intern**

    to join us for the Spring 2026 semester. This internship is ideal for a

    graduate student (Master’s or PhD) with a strong foundation in communications

    or marketing, an interest in emerging technology, and the ability to think

    strategically about business impact.

     

    You’ll help bring The Hangar’s transformation story to life by supporting

    internal campaigns, shaping content that informs senior leaders, and

    collaborating with a high-performing innovation team. This opportunity offers a

    unique blend of corporate exposure and startup-style creativity—perfect for

    students looking to build strategic storytelling skills in a dynamic

    environment.

     

    + **Content Development &Execution**

    + Support the creation of written,visual, and multimedia content for internal platforms (e.g., SharePoint,Teams, WorkVivo, Email)

    + Help draft newsletters,capability spotlights, innovation stories, and event content tailored tointernal audiences

    + Assist in preparing materialsand communications for engagement events like Open Houses, Lunch &Learns, and webinars

    + **Executive Content Support**

    + Collaborate with seniormarketing team members on content intended for director+ level audiences

    + Contribute background research,draft foundational content, and help shape messaging forleadership-facing updates

    + _Note: Final messaging strategyand delivery remain with senior communications specialists_

    + **Strategic Messaging & BrandAlignment**

    + Apply established messagingframeworks to ensure brand consistency across all formats

    + Translate innovation andtechnology updates into accessible, business-relevant storytelling

    + **Campaign Coordination**

    + Help execute planned contentcalendars (bi-monthly, quarterly) under the guidance of theCommunications Lead

    + Track timelines, gather contentassets, and support internal distribution

    + **Performance & Insight**

    + Monitor basic engagement metrics(e.g., impressions, open rates, clicks)

    + Identify trends and provideinput for improving content effectiveness

    + **Team Collaboration**

    + Participate in team meetings andcontent planning sessions

    + Workclosely with the internal innovation team to source updates, documentmilestones, and promote impact stories

    What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

    + Current graduate student (MS orPhD) in Communications, Marketing, Business, Journalism, or a relatedfield

    + Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills with attention to clarity and tone

    + Strong organizational skills andability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

    + Familiarity with businessconcepts and interest in emerging technology

    + _Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data._

    + _Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles._

    + _Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency._

    + _Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States._

    What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

    + Experience supporting internalcommunications or marketing campaigns

    + Experience in a large enterprisesetting

    + Understanding of enterprise toolslike SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, or WorkVivo

    + Bonus if you have:

    + Basic image or video editingskills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut)

    + Experience using Generative AItools (e.g., ChatGPT, DALL·E, Synthesia) to assist with content creation

    + Familiarity with modernshort-form video platforms (e.g., Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTubeShorts)

    Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

    Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please click here