What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Intern - Public Communications position at City of Clearwater?
CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE SUMMER 2025 SEMESTER!!
INTERN SALARY - SEE BELOW
Freshman or Sophomore College Student - $14.00/hr.
Junior, Senior, or Technical/Vocational College Student - $15.00/hr.
Graduate Level College Student - $16.00
Interns are not permitted to work more than forty (40) hours in any week.• Write and distribute press releases, advertising copy, newsletter articles and social posts and coordinate on all aspects of a communications campaign for assigned topic
• Write and submit content for city website using content management system
• Submit content for established employee communication publications
• Write and submit content for city e-newsletters for assigned campaigns
• Write and produce engaging video content for YouTube channel
• Take photos and videos for website, social channels and to build stock content
• Work with graphic designers to create visually appealing printed materials to supplement communications campaigns
• Be an "editorial eye" that ensures that all written materials are clear and concise
• Collaborate with Public Communications team in all stages of the creative process on key communication initiativesCurrently enrolled college student (undergraduate, graduate level, technical/vocational). Preferred majors/concentrations include Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Communication, Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, or related field.• Strong writing skills and ability to respond to planned opportunities as well as real-time moments.
• Strong understanding/use of content management systems and any emerging new platforms
• Writing copy for digital/social platforms and for info graphics/videos
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to take large amounts of complex information and synthesize it into easy-to understand information for employees.
• Flexible and adaptive to meet changing needs or direction.
• Collaborates easily and often.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and with a fast-paced team.
• Candidate displays good judgment, maturity, and enthusiasm.
• Design/graphics and video experience a plus
INTERN SALARY - SEE BELOW
Freshman or Sophomore College Student - $14.00/hr.
Junior, Senior, or Technical/Vocational College Student - $15.00/hr.
Graduate Level College Student - $16.00
Interns are not permitted to work more than forty (40) hours in any week.• Write and distribute press releases, advertising copy, newsletter articles and social posts and coordinate on all aspects of a communications campaign for assigned topic
• Write and submit content for city website using content management system
• Submit content for established employee communication publications
• Write and submit content for city e-newsletters for assigned campaigns
• Write and produce engaging video content for YouTube channel
• Take photos and videos for website, social channels and to build stock content
• Work with graphic designers to create visually appealing printed materials to supplement communications campaigns
• Be an "editorial eye" that ensures that all written materials are clear and concise
• Collaborate with Public Communications team in all stages of the creative process on key communication initiativesCurrently enrolled college student (undergraduate, graduate level, technical/vocational). Preferred majors/concentrations include Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Communication, Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, or related field.• Strong writing skills and ability to respond to planned opportunities as well as real-time moments.
• Strong understanding/use of content management systems and any emerging new platforms
• Writing copy for digital/social platforms and for info graphics/videos
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to take large amounts of complex information and synthesize it into easy-to understand information for employees.
• Flexible and adaptive to meet changing needs or direction.
• Collaborates easily and often.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and with a fast-paced team.
• Candidate displays good judgment, maturity, and enthusiasm.
• Design/graphics and video experience a plus
Salary : $25,350 - $48,750
