Intern Communications

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Key Responsibilities

Drafting social media posts, announcements and other basic communications Creating simple graphics and digital content for City social media platforms Taking photos and video at City events,

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Responsibilities

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The Communications Intern may assist with:

→Drafting social media posts, announcements and other basic communications
→Creating simple graphics and digital content for City social media platforms
→Taking photos and video at City events, programs and community activities
→Assisting with basic photo and video editing
→Helping prepare and schedule social media content
→Assisting with updates to City website content
→Supporting City events, community meetings and outreach activities
→Helping prepare flyers, presentations and other public information materials
→Researching information for communications projects
→Assisting with livestreams, public meetings and other digital media activities
→Organizing photos, videos and other communications files
→Helping track social media engagement and compile basic analytics
→Assisting the Communications Department with special projects as needed

Assignments will vary depending on the intern's interests, experience and the needs of the department.

We are looking for a college student who is:

Currently enrolled in a college or university
Interested in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, digital media, graphic design, broadcasting, public administration or a related field
A strong writer and communicator
Familiar with social media and digital platforms
Creative, organized, dependable and willing to learn
Comfortable working with a team and interacting professionally with City employees and the public
Interested in learning how communications and public information operate within local government

Experience with photography, video editing, graphic design, social media or other digital media tools is helpful but not required.

What We Offer

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This internship offers students an opportunity to gain real-world communications experience while building a professional portfolio.

Interns may have the opportunity to create content that is published on official City platforms, attend community events, assist with public information projects and learn how a municipal Communications Department serves residents, City departments and the media.

The goal of the internship is to provide meaningful professional experience while allowing the student to learn from and support the City's communications team.