Cox

Talent Acquisition Intern - Summer 2026

Atlanta GA Full time

Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Intern - Functional

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $22.02 - $33.08/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

There’s something really inspiring about being in a role that serves as the backbone of a company.  Well, that’s what Cox Talent Acquisition is!  From recruiting new talent to ensuring a great employee experience, Cox Talent Acquisition is front and center.  the idea of innovators teaming up to build something incredible.

Across the Cox family of businesses (Cox Enterprises, Cox Communications and Cox Automotive), we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition intern to join our team and learn from the best. Ready to collaborate with us and work at a great company that truly cares about you and your future? Keep reading! 

What’s In It For You?      

  • We value your time and potential. At Cox, you’ll be exposed to meaningful and challenging work.  
  • You won’t be left alone to figure things out. You’ll have a team of supporters (plus an assigned program mentor) who will show you the ropes, guide you to excellence and cheer you on. 
  • You’ll experience real accountability to develop your professional skills.   
  •  You’ll expand your network and professional toolbox through exposure to senior leaders.  
  • You’ll help us build a bold future that is sustainable, accessible, and inclusive. 

By the end of the rotation, you will gain:

  • Exposure to the full-cycle Talent Acquisition cycle
  • Hands-on sourcing and tech focused recruiting experience
  • Real world understanding of candidate experience design
  • Skill building in process mapping, data interpretation, and workflow optimization
  • Experience supporting the adoption of AI-enabled scheduling technology tool, Paradox

What you will do: 

You’ll learn about Cox through a series of rotational-based assignments supporting the design, optimization, and activation of candidate-facing processes across Cox Talent Acquisition.

You’ll receive on-the-job training, plus targeted development opportunities to help you engage with your strengths and crystalize your career interests. Here’s a peek at the experiences that await you:

  • Lead components of the buildout for the Candidate Experience Resource Page on The CTA internal SharePoint Site, InsideCTA, ensuring content is clear, intuitive, and accessible‑out for the Candidate Experience Resource Page on
  • Assist with structuring and designing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Governance framework, including organization, formatting, and indexing of SOP content
  • Create and organize the communication repository that will be housed on InsideCTA in support of streamlined candidate experience communications
  • Partner directly with Candidate Experience Manager to understand how initiatives are launched, measured, improved, and operationalized

Who You Are  

You’re ready to learn and ready to grow. You’re excited to join a company that gives you a voice, supports your development, and respects your time and talent. You have the following skills and qualifications:  

  • Currently, a college student pursuing a BA/BS degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration and/or related field.    
  • Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in ambiguity.   
  • Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.   
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and organization skills.   
  • Computer skills, which include Microsoft Office suite and online research ability.    

Don’t miss out on the first steps toward your future. Apply today!

Benefits

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.