COMMUNICATIONS SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN
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COMMUNICATIONS SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN
City of Newport News - Virginia (Newport News, VA)
What would a typical day on the job be like? What work would I do? This internship will be packed full of hands-on immersion to learn, develop, and jumpstart your public relations, marketing, and communications career! You will be working right alongside our team in the Communications Department and assist them with ongoing projects for the city! As a Social Media Intern, you will be working with the Marketing Specialist to develop and implement a deliberate and intentional social media strategy to inform and engage our community. You will track social media coverage and analytics., assist in creating and implementing a monthly editorial calendar, create materials such as graphics and videos for social media pages, and interact with followers. You will learn techniques and methods of public relations, marketing and communications, along with processes and equipment used in design and preparation of multimedia graphics and other visual aids. In addition to your day-to-day responsibilities, you will have exposure to the Communications Department and will be able to learn as much as you are willing to invest in your internship! How much money can I make? The rate of pay for this internship will be $15 per hour for Undergraduate or $20 per hour for Graduate students. What type of schedule will I work, and how long will the internship be? Work schedule will be set within a Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm schedule, to include possible evenings and weekends. Hours can be adjusted to fit needs of candidates currently in school. You will work up to 40 hours per week max. This is a paid internship, which will run for approximately six months. There may also be potential for a part time opportunity, or a full-time job offer at the end of the program if the city has a vacancy at that time. What type of degree program would be best suited for this internship? What are the qualifications for this internship? To qualify for this position, you must have or be working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing or related field. The Intern will need excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with the public and other City employees. Why should I choose to complete my internship with the City of Newport News? The City of Newport News is an organization committed to excellence in public service with strong communication and teamwork. We look forward to offering you a meaningful internship opportunity, exposing you to a real work environment, and providing the opportunity for you to learn, develop, and most importantly, HAVE FUN! If interested in learning more about this position, and to apply visit https://www.nnva.gov/193/Apply-for-a-Job MUST APPLY ON OUR CITY JOB SITE! MUST COMPLETE THE CITY JOB APPLICATION WITH ALL YOUR WORK HISTORY, EDUCATION AND APPLICABLE VOLUNTEER WORK.
Required Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, you must have or be working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing or related field. The Intern will need excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with the public and other City employees.