COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP
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.
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