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COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP

My Florida Corp Defunct, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318

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COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP

Date: Feb 1, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

Requisition No: 853400

Agency: Multiple

Working Title: Internship

Salary: To Be Determined by the Agency

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2026

Communications and Public Relations Internship

State of Florida

Opportunities are located throughout Florida

Internship Overview and Responsibilities:

The State of Florida is seeking motivated individuals to join our workforce. Our internship opportunities offer bright, highly motivated college students and recent graduates a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the operations of state government while obtaining valuable on-the-job training. As a communications and public relations intern, responsibilities may include:

Developing press materials, such as fact sheets, media advisories, and talking points as needed.

Writing for social media and other online communications platforms. Help grow the agency's online presence.

Monitoring media outlets and news stories related to the agency. Developing responses to inquiries received from media outlets.

Maintaining and updating mailing and contact lists, media clips, and multimedia files.

Preparing and distributing materials for meetings, track takeaways, and manage correspondence.

Assisting with research and drafting of reports, presentation materials, and other documents.

Helping schedule and organize events and drafting communications materials.

Applications are accepted year-round. Internships may be paid or unpaid and there is no guarantee of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of or experience with AP style, with the ability to write in different formats.

Knowledge of social media, professional networking sites, and other online communication tools.

Proofreading skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.

Excellent research skills.

Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.

Professional and positive attitude, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access...).

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled or graduated within the last twelve months from an accredited college or university degree program. No experience required for this position.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32504 SEBRING, FL, US, 33870 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32407 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32901 HOMOSASSA, FL, US, 34446 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33966 BIG PINE KEY, FL, US, 33043 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34945 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33919 TAMPA, FL, US, 33619 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33805 WILDWOOD, FL, US, 34785 NAPLES, FL, US, 34101 THE VILLAGES, FL, US, 32162 NICEVILLE, FL, US, 32578 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33904 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32780 SANFORD, FL, US, 32773 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34744 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33881 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825 NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, US, 34654 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34983 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33950 PALM BAY, FL, US, 32905 ORANGE PARK, FL, US, 32065 MIAMI, FL, US, 33128 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33461 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33431 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32826 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32224 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202 DESTIN, FL, US, 32541 MIAMI, FL, US, 33166 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32536 MIAMI, FL, US, 33132 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32514 SEBASTIAN, FL, US, 32958 ORMOND BEACH, FL, US, 32174 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33755 ST PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33711 DAVIE, FL, US, 33314 MIAMI, FL, US, 33145 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34208 PORT ST JOE, FL, US, 32456 TAMPA, FL, US, 33620 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, US, 32547 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32801 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32446 NORTH PORT, FL, US, 34287 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32606 OCALA, FL, US, 32674 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34986 MADISON, FL, US, 32340 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32401

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee