Role OverviewThe City of Fishers Public Relations & Community Engagement Department is seeking a college intern majoring in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field for an internship during the spring of 2027. The intern will execute communications strategies, create social media content, and assist with content buildout of the City's website.
What You Will Do
The intern will execute communications strategies, create social media content, and assist with content buildout of the City's website. They will also support media relations functions, collaborate with local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and help to coordinate and execute community engagement initiatives and special events.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate is a college student pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. They should have excellent oral and written communication skills, be highly self-motivated and detail-oriented, and have experience with using social media platforms in a professional setting.
Requirements
- Must be age 18+, enrolled in college, and pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented
- Ability to organize and prioritize projects efficiently with tight deadlines
- Experience with using social media platforms in a professional setting
- Experience with graphic design, photography, and video
- Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and terminology
- Knowledge of content management systems like WordPress, SharePoint, etc.
- Basic knowledge of email marketing best practices
- Knowledge of web technologies (such as HTML, databases, etc.)
- Awareness of emerging web technologies
- Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Creative, flexible, self-directed, problem solver with attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Ability to take and apply project feedback quickly
- Must be able to work in-person approximately 3 days a week totaling 20-25 hours per week
- Must have vehicle to travel during work hours for photo and video shoots or to pick up/drop off promotional materials
- Valid driver's license and ability to be insured to drive a city vehicle required which includes at least 3 years of experience as a licensed driver not including permit time
- Must provide your own laptop or computer from which to work
- Must have the ability to attend some events outside of work hours (nights and weekends) for onsite video and photography
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