Intern - Pr & Community Engagement (Summer 2024)

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : IN, IN
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 12172023
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Description
The City of Fishers Public Relations & Community Engagement Department is seeking a college Intern majoring in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field for an internship during the summer of 2024, with an opportunity to extend the internship through fall 2024. The summer internship is scheduled for May - August 2024, but the schedule can be flexible based on the student's class schedule ending/beginning. This would be a part-time seasonal internship, aiming for 20-25 hours a week, with occasional special events, including nights and weekends, throughout the internship.
Examples of Duties

• Execute communications strategies for the department, including:
  1. Proactively seeking digital marketing assets to include in communications and assist with creating assets if needed, including graphics, photography, and video
  2. Creating social media content (including but not limited to Instagram reels, stories, etc.) to further storytelling and engagement on City of Fishers social media accounts
  3. Drafting posts for the City of Fishers' social media accounts
  4. Researching, interviewing, and authoring blog posts for the City's This Is Fishers blog
  5. Drafting communications and marketing materials using the City of Fishers' digital software tools including Sprout Social, Canva, and others
  6. Actively contributing ideas to reach new audiences and strengthen Community Engagement
• Support media relations functions, including drafting press releases and media advisories and assisting with media interviews as needed
• Collaborate with local businesses and nonprofit organizations on Community Engagement initiatives
• Help to coordinate and execute Community Engagement initiatives and special events, sometimes requiring onsite attendance
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be age 18+, enrolled in college, pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related degree;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Highly self-motivated and detail oriented. Ability to organize and prioritize projects efficiently with tight deadlines;
• Experience with using social media platforms in a professional setting, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (i.e. managing school club or brand accounts);
• Experience with graphic design, photography, and video;
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus;
• Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and terminology (content marketing, link building, technical audits, etc.);
• Knowledge of content management systems like WordPress, SharePoint, etc. is a plus, but not required;
• Basic knowledge of email marketing best practices is required;
• Knowledge of web technologies (such as HTML, databases, etc.) is a bonus but not required;
• Awareness of emerging web technologies;
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Creative, flexible, self-directed, problem solver with an attention to detail and strong communication skills;
• Ability to take and apply project feedback quickly;
• Must be able to work in-person approximately 3 days a week totaling 20-25 hours per week;
• Must have personal vehicle to travel during work hours for photo and video shoots or to pick up/drop off promotional materials;
• Must be able to be insured to drive a city vehicle which includes 3 years of driving experience;
• Must have laptop or computer to work from;
• Ability to attend some events outside of work hours (nights and weekends) for onsite video and photography.

Be a part of one of the fastest growing communities in Indiana. The City of Fishers is known for its dynamic and innovative thinking in local government management and is consistently nationally recognized as a best place to live.