Strategic Communications and Media Relations Intern
State of Michigan
Posted: February 19, 2026 (1 day ago)
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State of Michigan
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$25.85 - $40.51
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves creating and sharing news and updates for employees through the department's internal website, while also helping manage and update content on the public website using a state system.
It's a temporary role for two years, with options for remote work from within Michigan.
A good fit would be someone with a background in writing or communications who enjoys keeping people informed and working with online tools.

The selected candidate may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of remote and in-person) or a fully remote work schedule (with occasional travel to their official work location).
Employees approved for schedules that include remote work must complete that work within Michigan. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
When working remote, employees must use a designated workspace that is safe and professionally appropriate, allows for privacy, minimizes distractions, and includes secure internet access.
Details regarding work location and schedule options for this position may be discussed during the interview process.
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, public relations or a related field.
Experience
Communications Representative 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Communications Representative 10
One year of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative 9.
Communications Representative P11
Two years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative, including one year equivalent to a Communications Representative 10.
Alternative Education and Experience
Communications Representative 9
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR
Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of coursework in the following areas: English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, marketing, or public relations, AND two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.
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