External Communications Intern - 2027

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-On Experience

Mentorship

Networking Opportunities

Professional Development

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is seeking innovative student interns to support external engagement with a focus on digital content creation and communications. You will research and draft concepts for the Bank’s main websites, and develop engaging social media materials for multiple platforms.

Interns work onsite in Cleveland for 10–12 weeks, 40 hours per week, starting as early as June. The position offers hands-on experience, mentorship, networking, and professional development

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Advertising, Communications/Communications Studies, Digital Communications and Media, Journalism, Public Relations, or Integrated Marketing Communications with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Should have at least one semester left to complete in school.
• Strong digital skills required.

Responsibilities

• Research, write and edit proposed concepts/features for ClevelandFed.org and fedcommunities.org.
• Develop social media content and graphics for the Bank and Fed Communities across X, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky.
• Create materials for internal and external Bank events.

Skills

Communication skills

Digital skills

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Education

Advertising/Communications degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is part of the nation's central bank. We’ve provided many opportunities for professional growth during our history. For twenty-seven years in a row, we’ve been named "One of Northeast Ohio’s Best Places to Work" by North Coast 99. This prestigious award honors organizations with outstanding employment practices, including compensation, benefits, training, recruitment, retention, community services, and employee communications.

Our People Make the Difference! The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is seeking innovative thinkers with vision to build the framework that will carry the Bank into the future.

Intern Duties

Research, write and edit proposed concepts/features for ClevelandFed.org, the Bank’s main website. Research, write, and edit proposed concepts/ features for fedcommunities.org, the System’s storytelling platform for the Fed’s work in lower-income communities. Develop social media content and graphics that are engaging and informative for the Bank’s and Fed Communities’ social media platforms (X, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky). Create materials for use at internal and external Bank events. Research local organizations and compile background information for external engagements. Assist other External Engagement teams (Comms, Marketing, Strategy) in other activities and duties as assigned.

Requirements for Internships

Currentlypursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Advertising, Communications/Communications Studies, Digital Communications and Media, Journalism, Public Relations, or Integrated Marketing Communications with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Should have at least one semester left to complete in school. Strong digital skills required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel. Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and ability to multitask. Ability to work independently and in a group setting. Strong oral and written communication skills.

What We Offer

• Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience and insights through real-world projects and challenges.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals who are committed to your development.
• Networking Opportunities: Build connections within the industry and with fellow interns and employees.
• Professional Development: Participate in workshops, training sessions, and seminars designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Our interns will work onsite at our Cleveland, Ohio location.

We’re looking for collaborative and innovative full-time students entering their sophomore year or beyond. Our student interns work 40 hours per week for the duration of a 10-to-12-week internship that starts as early as June and ends as late as September, depending on student schedules and business needs.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $20.50 and $26.00 hourly. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

Physical Demands and General Working Conditions

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland reserves the right to revise this or any job description at any time.

Bank’s Ethics Rules and Drug Testing

As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, any debt or equity interest in a depository institution or an affiliate of a depository institution. A "depository institution" means a bank, a trust company, or any institution that accepts deposits, including a bank chartered under the laws of a foreign country. In addition, employees (and their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children) may not own shares of mutual funds, unit investment trusts or ETFs that have a policy, as stated in the prospectus, of concentrating in the financial services industry and that have underlying investments in banks or other depository institutions. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting. In addition, as a condition of employment, candidates must undergo a background check and will be tested for all controlled substances prohibited by federal law, to include marijuana, prior to hire and for certain safety sensitive positions during employment.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [e-mail]

Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Temporary Job Exempt (Yes / No) No

Job Category Internship Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

Privacy Notice

OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States - one of the world’s most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.

OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.

Why Our People Choose Us

Our reputation precedes us. There will always be room for personal growth. Our people are first. You’ll find the right balance. Your responsibilities will be meaningful. We hope that you will be our future colleague.