COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP

COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP

Date: Apr 29, 2026

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

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee