The Communications/Marketing Intern is a Summer internship position working under the direction of the Public Information Officer. This position is designed to provide interns with experiential learning opportunities to develop professional-level skills in communications, public relations, marketing, and community outreach in a local government setting.
Qualifications
- One to two (1-2) years of university-level schooling/training with current enrollment in upper level courses in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Advertising, Digital Marketing, or other related fields.
- Knowledge of marketing, promotional, communications, public relations practices and principles
- Knowledge of journalistic writing and media communications, including appropriate use of the English/Spanish language, grammar, punctuation, composition, etc.
- Ability to use and manage social media platforms effectively
- Ability to project a positive image of the City in the preparation of marketing and media materials
- Ability to anticipate public relations and communications needs and to be proactive in addressing such needs
- Ability to use discretion and independent judgment
- Ability to appropriately use City funds, materials and equipment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, city officials, media representatives, and the public
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to organize, analyze, and report on various topics
- Social media marketing, content creation, and video editing skills are highly desirable
- Immediate design skills with experience with the Adobe Suite, Canva, or other graphic design software is preferred
Salary/Pay Rate: $16.32 to $24.48 Hourly
Closing Date: 5/21/2025 5:00 PM
Learn more and APPLY at https://jobs.orem.gov/tabs/jobdetail/600
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