Digital Communications Intern

Position title: Digital Communications Intern Duration: The length of the internship will be determined based on the candidate's and MAG's preferences. Post date: March 23, 2026 Closes: The position is open until filled. Status: Part Time Internship (Up to 20 hours per week/in office). Expected start date on/around May 1, 2026 Salary: $23.00 an hour. Location: Maricopa Association of Governments, downtown Phoenix, Arizona. About MAG The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a group of local governments working together on issues that touch the lives of every resident. We are a regional planning agency that develops solutions in areas of transportation, environmental and air quality, and human services. MAG serves a thriving region of 5 million people. Our members include 27 cities and towns, three Native nations, and Maricopa and Pinal counties. Our planning area encompasses more than 10,000 square miles. MAG is the council of governments and the designated metropolitan planning organization for transportation planning for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Visit www.azmag.gov to learn more. MAG is a great place to work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collaborative environment where employee contributions make a real impact to the region. Your Team MAG's Communications Division provides strategic direction and technical expertise to guide the internal and external communication and public engagement efforts of the agency. The team serves as a hub for content engagement and agency information dissemination with stakeholders and member agencies. It supports the core work of transportation, environmental, and human services with public engagement in technical studies and public outreach, ensuring adherence to public meeting guidelines through presentations and public postings, supporting member agencies with strategic message dissemination and facilitating administrative internal messaging. What You Do The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is seeking a self-motivated, analytical and detail-oriented intern to support the Communications Division in strengthening data-driven communication strategies. This position focuses on analyzing digital communication performance, improving website usability and search visibility and developing dashboards that help staff evaluate the effectiveness of communication initiatives. Key responsibilities include gathering and analyzing data from website analytics platforms, identifying opportunities to improve website navigation and content performance, assisting with search engine optimization (SEO) initiatives and helping develop internal dashboards that translate data into actionable insights for decision-making. Assignments may include reviewing website content and structure to support optimization efforts, analyzing audience engagement trends across digital channels, supporting the organization of digital content resources and presenting findings or recommendations to internal teams. As the Digital Communications Intern you may also assist in identifying existing MAG resources such as reports, maps, videos and meeting materials that can be organized or repurposed to improve website accessibility and support strategic communication efforts. Preferred Skills The ideal candidate will have the following skills: Proficiency in analyzing digital performance data and identifying trends that inform communication strategies. Familiarity with website analytics platforms such as Google Analytics and Looker Studio. Basic understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) principles, including keyword usage, metadata and content structure. Ability to assist with the creation or maintenance of data dashboards and visualizations that communicate insights clearly. Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy and consistency in digital content. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and website publishing workflows. Ability to organize and maintain digital content libraries, including reports, datasets, maps and multimedia assets. Strong written and verbal communication skills for summarizing findings and presenting insights to internal teams. Ability to collaborate with staff across departments to support communication initiatives and organizational goals. Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a team-oriented environment. Willingness to take on special assignments and adapt to evolving priorities. Experience And Education Must be at least 18 years of age. Must demonstrate one of the following: Be actively engaged in coursework related to communications, data analytics, digital media, marketing, information science, or a related field at a qualified university or college. Proof of training or certification in communications, analytics, digital marketing, or related disciplines. Have relevant work or internship experience in communications, analytics, digital media, or data analysis. Equal Opportunity Employer The Maricopa Association of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. During the selection process any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the Human Resources Division by calling (602) 452-5032. Postings current as of 3/30/2026 12:18:22 AM CST. Powered by applicant tracking, a product of Frontline Education. #J-18808-Ljbffr