Summer Intern, Internal Communications
Orange County Transportation Authority, Orange, CA, United States
Summer Intern – Internal Communications Kick‑start your communications career with hands‑on experience at OCTA.
Job Description
Kick‑start your communications career with hands‑on experience at OCTA.
Under direct supervision, Summer Interns participate in a ten‑week professional development program designed to provide hands‑on, entry‑level experience aligned with the student’s major field of study and the sponsoring department’s business operations. Interns gain real‑world exposure to OCTA operations and the transportation industry while contributing to meaningful projects and learning from experienced professionals.
As a Summer College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA’s career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation’s many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking. This internship offers the opportunity to support internal communications initiatives, employee engagement programs, and intranet content development. You’ll assist with communication plans, draft and publish content, maintain project calendars, and help support employee events and programs.
This is a temporary, full‑time internship position (approximately 40 hours per week) and runs for ten weeks during the summer. The pay range is from $19.00–$22.00 per hour depending on your education level.
This posting will remain open until filled.
What You’ll Do
Help develop and execute internal communication plans
Draft and edit articles, email announcements, presentations, and marketing copy
Update and audit OCTA’s intranet content
Support employee events and internal campaigns
Ensure content aligns with OCTA style and branding standards
Assist with photos, videos, and featured employee content
What We’re Looking For
Currently enrolled full‑time college student (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) at an accredited two‑ or four‑year college or university
Students that graduated with their bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the fall of 2025 or plan to graduate in the spring of 2026 are eligible
Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Policy, or a related field
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Interest in public engagement, multicultural communications, and transportation‑related outreach
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Creative thinker with strong research and analytical skills
Why You’ll Love It Here
Gain real‑world communications experience in a public agency
Develop skills in corporate communications while supporting meaningful transportation initiatives across Orange County
Collaborate with experienced communications professionals
Build a strong foundation for a career in public relations, marketing, or public service
Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.
Apply now to gain meaningful experience and help tell OCTA’s story.
OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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Job Description
Kick‑start your communications career with hands‑on experience at OCTA.
Under direct supervision, Summer Interns participate in a ten‑week professional development program designed to provide hands‑on, entry‑level experience aligned with the student’s major field of study and the sponsoring department’s business operations. Interns gain real‑world exposure to OCTA operations and the transportation industry while contributing to meaningful projects and learning from experienced professionals.
As a Summer College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA’s career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation’s many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking. This internship offers the opportunity to support internal communications initiatives, employee engagement programs, and intranet content development. You’ll assist with communication plans, draft and publish content, maintain project calendars, and help support employee events and programs.
This is a temporary, full‑time internship position (approximately 40 hours per week) and runs for ten weeks during the summer. The pay range is from $19.00–$22.00 per hour depending on your education level.
This posting will remain open until filled.
What You’ll Do
Help develop and execute internal communication plans
Draft and edit articles, email announcements, presentations, and marketing copy
Update and audit OCTA’s intranet content
Support employee events and internal campaigns
Ensure content aligns with OCTA style and branding standards
Assist with photos, videos, and featured employee content
What We’re Looking For
Currently enrolled full‑time college student (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) at an accredited two‑ or four‑year college or university
Students that graduated with their bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the fall of 2025 or plan to graduate in the spring of 2026 are eligible
Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Policy, or a related field
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Interest in public engagement, multicultural communications, and transportation‑related outreach
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Creative thinker with strong research and analytical skills
Why You’ll Love It Here
Gain real‑world communications experience in a public agency
Develop skills in corporate communications while supporting meaningful transportation initiatives across Orange County
Collaborate with experienced communications professionals
Build a strong foundation for a career in public relations, marketing, or public service
Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.
Apply now to gain meaningful experience and help tell OCTA’s story.
OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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