Public Information Director II / Public Information Director II - 184159
State of South Carolina
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Public Engagement Summer Intern (12601301)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$17 - $23
per hour
Type
Temporary
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Job Description
Summary
This summer internship at the South Carolina Department of Transportation involves helping with public outreach by managing photo archives, creating content like videos and graphics, planning communications strategies, and supporting events and meetings.
It's a hands-on role for students interested in media and community engagement.
A good fit would be an enthusiastic college student studying communications or journalism who enjoys creative work and teamwork.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Currently enrolled in or accepted to a two-year or four-year college/university program
- Major in Digital Communication, Journalism, Communication and Media Studies, Public Relations, or a related field
- Ability to lead photo archive projects and catalog assets
- Skills in content review, research, writing, photography, and video creation
- Experience or interest in designing graphics and marketing materials
- Support for public outreach, events, and involvement planning
Full Job Description
**This posting will be used to fill two summer internship positions in the Office of Public Engagement. **Leads a photo archive project and catalogue photo assets.Reviews content across a variety of platforms for timeliness and accuracy and suggest changes.Supports content creation through research, writing, photography and video creation.Assists public outreach and events staff with upcoming conferences and meetings.Creates communications campaign plans and strategies for upcoming projects.Designs graphics, materials and other marketing materials.Assists public involvement staff with upcoming public involvement planning and executing public involvement meetings and outreach strategies.
Collaborates with staff on new ideas and programs that further the department’s engagement objectives.
Updates media lists and performs other required administrative duties.Pay Rate is between $17.00 - $23.00/per hour depending on qualifications.
Requirements A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence.Applicants must be accepted into or currently in a two-year or four-year college or university program in Digital Communication, Journalism, Communication and Media Studies, Public Relations, or related field.
Additional Information The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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