FY'27 Winter-Spring Internship: Digital Media

Arizona Commerce Authority; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Arizona Commerce Authority is seeking a Digital Media Intern to support the communications team. The role offers hands-on experience in social media strategy, content creation, graphic design, and event promotion in a fast-paced environment in Phoenix.

Ideal for a creative, media-savvy student with an understanding of digital communications and trends; Arizona economic growth and public policy interest is a plus. Onsite work 20–29 hrs/week for Nov/Dec 2026 through June 2027.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited university.
• Ability to work onsite for 20–29 hours/week Nov/Dec 2026 through June 2027.
• Organized, professional, eager to learn; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage ACA social media channels: draft, schedule, publish, and engage audiences.
• Attend events to capture photos, video and digital content for social media.
• Collaborate with teams to develop content plans and promote programs.
• Develop messages and content supporting Arizona's economic growth.
• Assist with speeches, presentations, and other communications materials.
• Help with event planning and related communications activities.
• Provide general communications and marketing support.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Social media proficiency

Content creation

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Education

Enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

MS Office

Job description

FY'27 Winter-Spring Internship: Digital Media

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy.

The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: recruit, grow, create – recruit out-of-state companies to expand their operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to grow their business in Arizona and beyond; and partner with entrepreneurs and companies large and small to create new jobs and businesses in targeted industries.

FY’27 ACA Digital Media Internship (/Winter/Spring Program)

Program Overview:

The Arizona Commerce Authority is seeking a Digital Media Intern to support the fast-paced, high-visibility work of the communications team. This role offers hands-on experience in social media strategy, content creation, graphic design, strategic messaging, media and public affairs, and event promotion.

The intern will gain exposure to a wide range of topics shaping Arizona's economy, including business attraction and expansion, advanced manufacturing, international trade, small business support, rural economic development, innovation, venture capital, and workforce development.

This position is ideal for a creative, media-savvy individual with a strong understanding of digital communications, emerging social media trends, and content development. An interest in Arizona's economic growth and public policy is a plus.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Manage ACA social media channels, including drafting, scheduling, and publishing content while supporting audience growth and engagement strategies
• Attend internal and external events to capture photos, video, and other digital content for social media and marketing initiatives
• Collaborate with communications, marketing, and program teams to develop content plans, promote programs and events, and ensure consistent messaging
• Research and develop compelling messages, stories, statistics, and content that strengthen Arizona's reputation as a premier destination for business, innovation, and investment
• Support the development of speeches, presentations, talking points, and other strategic communications materials
• Assist with event planning, execution, and related communications activities
• Provide general communications and marketing support as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and best practices
• Experience with graphic design, photography, video production, or content creation tools is preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in economic development, business, public policy, marketing, or communications
• Strong in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Location

Phoenix, AZ – onsite, with some remote work on as-needed basis

Internship Dates

Nov/Dec 2026 through June 2027

Pay

$18 per hour undergrad student freshman/sophmore; $19 per hour undergrad junior/senior; $21 per hour graduate student

Eligibility Requirements & Application Instructions

• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited university.
• Must be able to commit to work onsite (no remote option) for 20–29 hours/week; Nov/Dec 2026 through June 2027
• Organized, professional, and eager to learn!
• Resume and cover letter.

Our selection process will include a virtual screening and an in-person interview.

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