Office of Public Information, Communications & Marketing Intern (Fall Semester)

What You’ll Do
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Cross-Platform Communications: Support communications campaigns and initiatives across the Supreme Court website and the internal Center Source site. Collaborate with staff across multiple offices to share clear, accurate, and timely information.

Content Development: Research, interview, write, and edit stories for a wide and diverse audience. Projects may include feature profiles of judges, coverage of Supreme Court events and initiatives, stories from courts and the judiciary across Ohio, and concise summaries of court cases and decisions written for non‑legal audiences.

Event & Program Planning: Assist with planning and logistics for off‑site court events and programs, gaining behind‑the‑scenes experience in public‑sector event coordination.

Research & Media Analysis: Conduct research on media markets, geographic coverage areas, and other fact‑finding projects that support communications strategy and outreach efforts.

Staff Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements
This position operates in an office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers and phones. The employee may be required to move about the office and building, regularly communicate and exchange information—including research and writing—to perform the duties of this job.

What We’re Looking For…
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate or graduate. Experience writing in a variety of formats (media release, magazine style, news article, social media, website, internal communication) for a variety of audiences is a plus. All styles will be coached during the externship. Excel experience preferred.

COURT EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
Employees may be regularly exposed to sensitive information, and the employee is expected to keep any such information strictly confidential.

In completing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the Court expects the employee to:

Adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures

Act as a role model both inside and outside the Court

Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others

Work to maintain constructive working relationships

Maintain a positive and respectful approach with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Court

Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management, prioritize workload, and perform duties in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner

Communicate regularly with the employees’ supervisors about work‑related issues

Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance

Agency Overview
The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking two Intern positions in the Public Information Office. The Public Information Intern supports the Office of Public Information by creating and supporting engaging communications across multiple platforms that inform the public and the legal community.

Compensation
Unpaid

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