Community Relations Intern: Social Content & Events

City of Hilliard, Ohio USA; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hilliard, Ohio USA seeks a Community Relations Intern to support communications and marketing efforts. You will create written and visual content for social media, websites, newsletters, and other City channels, and assist with news stories, events, and outreach under supervision.

The role emphasizes AP Style knowledge, digital storytelling, and collaboration with City departments to engage residents and inform the community.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant program.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiar with major social platforms and digital content.
• Interest in photography, videography and graphic design.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Portfolio or sample work encouraged.
• Knowledge of AP Style is useful for news and communications.

Responsibilities

• Creates engaging written and visual content for social media, websites, newsletters, and City channels.
• Assists with developing, writing, editing and proofreading news stories and materials.
• Captures photos and video at City events and programs.
• Plans and schedules social media content to inform residents and boost engagement.
• Supports digital communications such as newsletters and website updates.
• Researches trends to inform City communications strategies.
• Assists with events and public outreach projects.
• Applies City branding and collaborates with departments.

Skills

Writing & editing

Social media content creation

Photography & videography

Graphic design & visual storytelling

Organization & attention to detail

Team collaboration & independence

Professional communication

Education

Enrolled in or recently graduated in communications/public relations/journalism/marketing/digital media

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

City of Hilliard, Ohio USA seeks a Community Relations Intern to support communications and marketing efforts. You will create written and visual content for social media, websites, newsletters, and other City channels, and assist with news stories, events, and outreach under supervision.

The role emphasizes AP Style knowledge, digital storytelling, and collaboration with City departments to engage residents and inform the community.