North America Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability Intern

Candidates are encouraged to apply to 3 or fewer internship roles during a given internship recruiting cycle

The Coca-Cola Company is constantly evolving - we develop new products, acquire great brands and pioneer new ways of doing things. Working here is more than working for the global beverage leader, it's an opportunity to be a part of something that can positively impact the world. The Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability (PACS) functions include but are not limited to the following functions/teams:

• Digital Communications
• Sustainability
• Community Outreach and Partnerships
• Coca-Cola Archives
• Communications Content Management

What You'll Do for Us

A PACS internship with The Coca-Cola Company is an opportunity to learn skills which will help you learn and grow. We're looking for students who understand the fundamentals and principles of internal and external communications and can research and present what other companies are doing to help PACS be future-ready. You'll also be a part of building presence of PACS learning and development opportunities connected to our overall learning strategy while maintaining and updating content across various platforms. Candidates need to have a passion and aptitude for communications in all forms and have the ability to represent the Company effectively to the media and in public forums through verbal or written communications as spokesperson.

Don't worry if are you are interested in several different areas - our goal is to match the best people to the right opportunity. If you also have a business acumen and communications aptitude, we'd like to meet you. Ultimately, you will get experience with industry leaders that are transforming the industry.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related degree or have graduated from their degree program no earlier than December 2025.

• Good leadership and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects and the ability to develop project plans, allocate resources, identify potential issues/risks and develop contingency plans.
• Knowledge of procedures and information for public relations/communications strategy development, planning and execution including public relations fundamentals such as media relations principles and approaches.
• Knowledge of procedures used and ability to rapidly mobilize and manage internal and external resources to deal with situations that have the potential for severe negative impact on the Company's reputation or business.

What We Can Do For You

• Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world and we're always innovating.
• Expansive & Diverse Customers: We focus on diversified and large range of customers each day.
• Critical experiences: We work as a global network with a wide range of cross-functional partners to step-change the way we refresh the world and make an impact every day.
• Growth Culture: Be a protagonist of bringing to life Coca-Cola's new vision and organization.

Compensation

• Monthly Salary (undergraduate): $4,506
• Monthly Salary (graduate): $6,066

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Dates of Internship: May 18 - July 31, 2026

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA

Job ID: cocacola-150594430

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2026-01-13T23:33:00