Intern - Communication & Community Engagement (Spring)

City-of-Fisher; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Fishers Public Relations & Community Engagement Department seeks a college intern majoring in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field for a spring 2027 internship in Fishers, Indiana. This part‑time internship is scheduled January–May 2027, with 20–25 hours per week and occasional evenings or weekends for events.

You will help execute communications strategies, create social content (Instagram reels, stories), draft posts, and assist with the blog

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in college and pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Experience with social media platforms in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Execute communications strategies for the department.
• Create social media content (Instagram reels, stories) to enhance engagement.
• Draft posts for the City of Fishers' social media accounts.
• Research, interview, and author blog posts for the City’s blog.
• Assist with content buildout of the City’s website.
• Support media relations with press materials and interviews.
• Collaborate with local businesses and nonprofits on engagement initiatives.

Skills

Social media management

Graphic design

Photography

Video editing

Adobe Creative Suite

SEO basics

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Time management

Tools

Sprout Social

Canva

WordPress

SharePoint

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Intern - Communication & Community Engagement (Spring)

Title: Spring 2027 Communications & Community Engagement Intern
Status: Temporary
Salary: $15 per hour

DESCRIPTION:

The City of Fishers Public Relations & Community Engagement Department is seeking a college intern majoring in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field for an internship during the spring of 2027, with an opportunity to extend the internship through summer 2027. The spring internship is scheduled for January - May 2027, but the schedule can be flexible based on the student's class schedule ending/beginning. This would be a part-time internship, aiming for 20 - 25 hours a week, with occasional special events, including nights and weekends, throughout the internship.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Execute communications strategies for the department, including:
• Proactively seeking digital marketing assets to include in communications and assist with creating assets if needed, including graphics, photography, and video
• Creating social media content (including but not limited to Instagram reels, stories, etc.) to further storytelling and engagement on City of Fishers social media accounts
• Drafting posts for the City of Fishers' social media accounts
• Researching, interviewing, and authoring blog posts for the City’s blog
• Drafting communications and marketing materials using the City of Fishers' digital software tools, including Sprout Social, Canva, and others
• Actively contributing ideas to reach new audiences and strengthen community engagement
• Assisting with content buildout of the City’s website.
• Support media relations functions, including drafting press releases and media advisories and assisting with media interviews as needed
• Collaborate with local businesses and nonprofit organizations on community engagement initiatives
• Help to coordinate and execute community engagement initiatives and special events, sometimes requiring on-site attendance
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be age 18+, enrolled in college, and pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related degree;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented;
• Ability to organize and prioritize projects efficiently with tight deadlines;
• Experience with using social media platforms in a professional setting, including Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram (i.e. managing school club or brand accounts);
• Experience with graphic design, photography, and video;
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus;
• Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and terminology (content marketing, link building, technical audits, etc.);
• Knowledge of content management systems like WordPress, SharePoint, etc. is a plus, but not required;
• Basic knowledge of email marketing best practices is required;
• Knowledge of web technologies (such as HTML, databases, etc.) is a bonus but not required;
• Awareness of emerging web technologies;
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Creative, flexible, self-directed, problem solver with attention to detail and strong communication skills;
• Ability to take and apply project feedback quickly;
• Must be able to work in-person approximately 3 days a week totaling 20-25 hours per week;
• Must have vehicle to travel during work hours for photo and video shoots or to pick up/drop off promotional materials;
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured to drive a city vehicle required which includes at least 3 years of experience as a licensed driver not including permit time;
• Must provide your own laptop or computer from which to work;
• Must have the ability to attend some events outside of work hours (nights and weekends) for onsite video and photography.