Digital Media Intern

HNTB Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation seeks a year-round Communications Intern to support CHYM's public engagement and digital storytelling efforts in Nashville. You will help create social media content, manage calendars, and research storytelling opportunities while learning from a team of communications and planning professionals.

The role emphasizes hands-on content development, event support, and photo/video capture from project sites and public events. Flexible hours with a minimum 20 in-office hours per week.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Strong writing and communication skills are essential.
• Experience creating content for social media is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create social media content (reels, carousels, graphics, short-form video, stories, captions).
• Maintain content calendars and research trends for storytelling opportunities.
• Capture and edit photo and video content from project sites and events.
• Support content development and digital storytelling to inform and engage residents.
• Assist with events, forums and meetings as needed.
• Provide analytics on content performance to communications leadership.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication skills

Social media expertise

Digital content creation

Multitasking

Self-starter

Microsoft 365

Independent work

Portfolio of work

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent; college enrollment

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

What We're Looking For

HNTB is seeking a year-round Communications Intern to support strategic communications and public engagement efforts for Metro Nashville's Choose How You Move (CHYM) program. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience creating content for a high-profile public transportation initiative while learning from communications, planning, and public engagement professionals. This role will support content development and digital storytelling efforts that help inform, educate, and engage Nashville residents about ongoing transportation investments. The ideal candidate is a creative and detail-oriented student with strong social media and content creation skills who is excited to develop professional experience in communications, marketing, and public engagement. The Communications Intern will support the development of engaging digital content that advances CHYM program goals and highlights project milestones. Responsibilities include creating social media content such as reels, carousels, graphics, short-form videos, stories, and captions; helping maintain content calendars; researching trends and identifying storytelling opportunities; and capturing and editing photo and video content from project sites, community events, public meetings, and other program activities. The position is designed to accommodate a student's course schedule and offers flexible hours, with a minimum requirement of 20 in-office hours per week. CHYM is Nashville's voter-approved plan to modernize transportation and give everyone safer, more reliable ways to get around. Implementation is underway, delivering practical investments in safety, reliability, and access that work for everyone, whether you walk, roll, ride, bike, or drive.

What You’ll Do

• Content Creation: Writes, edits and publishes social media posts, project award submittals, internal news, project and people profiles, email marketing materials, website content, thought leadership articles, conference and event materials.
• Analytics: Compiles and provides analytics to corporate communications leadership on content performance.
• Event Management: Assists with events, forums and meetings.
• Asset Management: Helps maintain the day-to-day operations of the team’s photo and video assets and contact databases.
• Research: Conducts research about industry trends and best practices in communications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in a related undergraduate or graduate program

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to establish collaborative relationships across the firm.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Be a self-starter who possesses creativity and can-do attitude.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task.
• Deep understanding of social platforms.
• Experience with digital content creation.

What We Prefer

• Strong writing and communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality and consistency across communications materials.
• Ability to report to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Experience creating content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or other social media platforms.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud products, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, InDesign, or equivalent design and video editing tools.
• A portfolio showcasing graphic design, video production, social media content, photography, writing samples, or other creative work.

Additional Information HNTB Total Rewards Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Nashville, TN (City Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work.