Our area’s leading business association, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, was founded in 1887. One of the first 40 chambers founded in the United States. Through our business and talent recruitment efforts and by championing our member businesses we work to build a local economy where everyone can thrive. Named 2017’s Chamber of the Year, the Chattanooga Chamber has won many national awards for recruitment, marketing, and existing industry support — and is accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with five stars for operational excellence.
We’re continuing to invest heavily in building the best creator products with the best team in the creator economy and are looking for a Creative Intern to support our mission.
This internship is designed for those graduating in the fall of 2026 or spring of 2027.
Our internship program is designed to run from August through the rest of the 2026 calendar year. The internship is hosted in our Downtown office and open to those who are able to be in-office 2 days per week on a hybrid work model.
About The Role
Creative Impact: Create engaging social content, including graphics, short-form videos, captions, and more, to boost engagement and brand awareness for the Chattanooga Chamber.
Collaborative Excellence: Join a world-class creative team and contribute to marketing projects that support the Chattanooga Chamber’s strategic plan.
Mentorship and Growth: Collaborate with experienced marketing professionals who will provide guidance and support throughout your internship projects.
Build Your Portfolio: Write articles and blog posts for publication online and in print across the Chattanooga Chamber’s platforms.
Make Connections: The Chattanooga Chamber is a highly public-facing organization, offering an excellent opportunity to build connections and gain exposure to potential future employers.
About You
Academic Background: You are pursuing an undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, design, or a related field.
Technical Proficiency: You have a strong understanding of major social media platforms and the creative tools needed to ideate, organize, and produce social content, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Google Workspace.
Creative Experience: You have prior experience in a creative role, either independently or as part of a team.
Attention to Detail: You know The Elements of Style—and why we italicized those words.
Writing Experience: You have writing samples that showcase both creativity and professionalism.
Learning and Adaptability: You are eager to learn, accept feedback, iterate, and adapt to new challenges.
Passion and Purpose: You are genuinely enthusiastic about the Chattanooga Chamber’s mission and excited to help make Chattanooga a city where everyone can thrive.
We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds across the organization. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t match with every bullet point outlined above, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. If you’re a creator at heart, are energized by our mission, and share our values, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply for this position, submit a resume with cover letter and three (3) creative writing samples or a link to an online portfolio by 7/31/26 to Hannah Mitchell, Associate Marketing Coordinator. Include “Internship Application” in the subject line.
