Communications Intern

The Role

The Communications Intern plays a hands-on role in developing and executing creative content to capture and share compelling stories that showcase Milwaukee as a vibrant place to live and work.

What You’ll Do

• Content Strategy
  • Develop a comprehensive communication plan and an associated content calendar that aligns with the scope of the internship project.
  • Measure the impact of the content strategy by tracking social engagement, website traffic and email performance.
• Content Creation
  • Create short-form video content for MMAC’s social media accounts.
  • Write engaging articles for the MMAC website, newsletter and magazine.
  • Capture photos at MMAC events for use across media platforms.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Collaborate across MMAC departments to gather and promote content.
  • Attend MMAC events to connect with members and develop content ideas.
  • Interview MMAC members, stakeholders and other community members for storytelling pieces.
• Asset Management
  • Maintain a library of photos, videos and other assets.
  • Ensure proper permissions and usage rights for media.

What You Bring

• Strong communication skills (written, oral, interpersonal)
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills
• A proven ability to generate and execute creative ideas.
• Proficiency in social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Experience with multimedia production and editing tools.
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• A love for Milwaukee!

About MMAC

Founded in 1861, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce (MMAC) is the state’s leading business association, representing nearly 2,000 member organizations from diverse industries. MMAC members employ over 300,000 people in the Greater Milwaukee area, and we aim to foster strong partnerships, drive economic development, and offer top-tier resources to our members.