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

Office of Public Information, Communications & Marketing Intern (Fall Semester) (260003Y4)
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.

Responsibilities

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 help 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 clear engaging 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.

Benefits
While the internship is unpaid and therefore not eligible for benefits, interested applicants may inquire about full‑time benefits at the State of Ohio. The agency offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including:

Medical coverage

Free dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, adoption and foster care leave

Education and development opportunities (employee development funds, public service loan forgiveness, and more)

Public retirement systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

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 internship. Excel experience preferred.

Physical Requirements
This position operates in an office environment. It routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers and phones. The employee may be required to move about the office and building and will regularly communicate and exchange information, including but not limited to research and writing.

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

Supplemental Information
This internship is designed to be part‑time (270 hours maximum) beginning after September 1, 2026 and ending before December 31, 2026. Applicants must have the ability to schedule most on‑site hours in Columbus between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm weekdays. The position is unpaid and therefore not eligible for benefits.

Application Process
Formal consideration of interested applicants responding to this job announcement will begin on May 28, 2026. To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online at www.careers.ohio.gov or deliver an application by June 10, 2026, attaching all of the following:

Resume

Cover letter

Only completed applications will be considered. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practical. An editing test will be administered as part of the interview process. Additional details are available for candidates interested in applying, by contacting the Office of Human Resources – Recruiting at recruiting@sc.ohio.gov.

At‑Will Employment
The Supreme Court of Ohio is an at‑will employer that seeks to attract, employ, and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals, maintain staff continuity, and foster an ethical, professional, and impartial work environment. Pursuant to Adm. P. 4 (At‑Will Employment), no person shall be offered or denied a position of employment with the Court, and no employee may have the employment terminated based solely upon political party affiliation, political activity, or other partisan considerations.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug‑free, and a weapons and violence‑free, work environment.

Background Check Information
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration, and an individual assessment of an applicant’s prior convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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