Digital Communications Intern | City District 7

The City of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transit pass

Paid sick leave after 90 days

Defined Benefit Plan (SDCERS)

Job summary

The City of San Diego’s Council District 7 seeks a Digital Communications Intern to support communications and community engagement, with hands-on experience in photography, videography, and media relations. You’ll help develop content informing residents about City services, events, policy initiatives, and infrastructure projects.

You will design graphics, script social media copy, and assist at press conferences, while building a portfolio of city communications work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate with an interest in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, graphic design, political science, public administration, or a related field.
• Strong written communication and copywriting skills.
• Interest or experience in graphic design, photography, videography, or video editing.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital content trends.
• Ability to communicate complex information in clear, concise, and engaging formats.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced public-service environment.

Responsibilities

• Design digital and print graphics for social media, newsletters, community events, public information campaigns, and other Council District communications.
• Create, edit, and publish digital content for the office's social media platforms.
• Assist with photography and videography at community events, press conferences, City Hall activities, and other Council District engagements.
• Edit short-form videos, reels, interviews, event recaps, and other multimedia content for digital platforms.
• Draft social media copy, captions, event announcements, community updates, and other public-facing communications.
• Assist staff with planning and executing press conferences, media availabilities, community announcements, and other press events.
• Help identify opportunities to highlight District 7 residents, neighborhoods, businesses, organizations, programs, and community accomplishments.
• Maintain organized digital photo, video, and graphic libraries for future communications use.
• Assist with monitoring social media engagement and identifying opportunities to improve the office's digital communications.
• Provide general communications and administrative support as needed.

Skills

Graphic design

Photography

Videography

Video editing

Copywriting

Social media

Content design

Education

Communications

Journalism

Public relations

Marketing

Tools

Graphic design software

Video editing software

Job description

The City of San Diego’s Council District 7 seeks a Digital Communications Intern to support communications and community engagement, with hands-on experience in photography, videography, and media relations. You’ll help develop content informing residents about City services, events, policy initiatives, and infrastructure projects.

You will design graphics, script social media copy, and assist at press conferences, while building a portfolio of city communications work in a fast-paced