Strategic Communications and Social Media Intern - Department of Public Utilitie
Nashville Public Radio, Boston, MA, United States
Job Description
Strategic Communications and Social Media Intern – Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is a contracted student internship offered by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
This internship provides experience in communications planning, managing press inquiries, and developing social media content to inform DPU staff about key initiatives, raise public awareness, and maintain records of outreach efforts.
Job Duties
Assist with distributing daily news clips.
Assist in the development of social media content and graphics that are engaging and informative.
Monitor all social media platforms for trending news, ideas, and feedback.
Assist in implementing plans to increase public awareness and engagement on the work of the Department.
Assist in the development of DPU’s internal newsletter.
Assist in drafting media advisories, press releases and other related content.
Maintain records and logs of media coverage and requests, as well as outreach activities of the office.
Assist in the development of collateral materials.
Take photos and/or video of events and meetings.
Assist in the development of content for DPU’s website.
Assist the Director of Communications on other activities and duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Awareness of the role of communications staff in a government office.
Experience with photo editing and graphic design software, such as Canva and Adobe InDesign.
Undergraduate or graduate student in public relations, marketing, communications, or digital communication.
Position Information Contracted Student Intern: Strategic Communications and Social Media Intern – DPU
Start/End Date: 6/1/2026 - 8/14/2026
Salary Rate: $21.00
Weekly Hours: 35 hours
Number of Openings: 1 position
Equal Opportunity Statement As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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This internship provides experience in communications planning, managing press inquiries, and developing social media content to inform DPU staff about key initiatives, raise public awareness, and maintain records of outreach efforts.
Job Duties
Assist with distributing daily news clips.
Assist in the development of social media content and graphics that are engaging and informative.
Monitor all social media platforms for trending news, ideas, and feedback.
Assist in implementing plans to increase public awareness and engagement on the work of the Department.
Assist in the development of DPU’s internal newsletter.
Assist in drafting media advisories, press releases and other related content.
Maintain records and logs of media coverage and requests, as well as outreach activities of the office.
Assist in the development of collateral materials.
Take photos and/or video of events and meetings.
Assist in the development of content for DPU’s website.
Assist the Director of Communications on other activities and duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Awareness of the role of communications staff in a government office.
Experience with photo editing and graphic design software, such as Canva and Adobe InDesign.
Undergraduate or graduate student in public relations, marketing, communications, or digital communication.
Position Information Contracted Student Intern: Strategic Communications and Social Media Intern – DPU
Start/End Date: 6/1/2026 - 8/14/2026
Salary Rate: $21.00
Weekly Hours: 35 hours
Number of Openings: 1 position
Equal Opportunity Statement As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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