City Of Brookings · 19 hours ago
Communications Intern
City of Brookings, Brookings, SD, US
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$16/hr - $19/hrCity Of Brookings is seeking a Communications Intern to assist in developing, designing, and implementing marketing and communication materials to promote public awareness of City initiatives, particularly in the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department. The intern will work part-time during the academic year, focusing on content creation, graphic design, digital marketing, and community outreach.
GovernmentInformation ServicesNon ProfitService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Help develop, design and implement effective communication strategies to promote, educate and broaden the public’s awareness of initiatives, programs, events, and accomplishments, primarily in the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department to identify and develop project goals and communication needs
Ensure communication is consistent with the City’s various strategic plans; brand identity; and mission, vision and values
Research, write, edit, and proofread engaging and informative content for marketing and educational materials, social media posts, press releases, brochures, website, presentations, reports, and more. Completed products must meet organization’s standards for writing, style, punctuation, and grammar
Create content for and help maintain City website and multimedia platforms
Research and develop educational plans and outreach materials
Design and create libraries of engaging visual assets for branding, marketing, communications, and other needs across multimedia platforms. Ensure consistent alignment with City’s brand guidelines
Create, schedule and manage digital marketing campaigns. Use analytical tools to track performance and optimize campaigns for maximum reach and engagement
Shoot, produce, edit, and publish videos for various communication platforms, including social media, website, YouTube, and presentations
Take and edit photos to use across multimedia platforms
Help plan and coordinate community outreach and public engagement efforts, including special events, educational meetings and informational booths and displays
Evaluate effectiveness of communication activities and make recommendations for continuous improvement
Attend events, public meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings as directed
Attend training, seminars and workshops as deemed necessary
Perform all duties in compliance with safety standards and policies established by the City
Perform other job-related duties as deemed necessary and additional duties, tasks, or responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor's or associate's degree or certificate in journalism, communication, public relations, advertising, digital media, graphic design, English, or related field
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated experience with social media platforms and tools
Knowledge of the principles and practices of communication, public relations, marketing, graphic design, and social media marketing
Demonstrated attention to detail
Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; this position does not support visa sponsorship
Preferred
Demonstrated experience with graphic design, video editing, social media management tools and graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suites, Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite, etc.)
Working knowledge of AP style of writing
Prior experience in communication, digital marketing, graphic design, journalism, public relations, or related experience
Company
City Of Brookings
The City of Brookings is a government agency that provides information on city administration.
Founded in 1913
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-02-21
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