Internal Communications Intern — Engagement & Content

Octa; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

OCTA is seeking a College Intern in Internal Communications in Santa Ana, CA. You will help craft engaging written and visual content for employees across the agency, supporting HR, operations, safety, wellness, and development initiatives.

You will gain hands-on experience with writing, photography, graphic design, presentations, and event planning while collaborating with seasoned communications professionals and building a portfolio of work that informs and connects OCTA's workforce.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college.
• GPA of 2.5 or higher required.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Interest in photography, design, or visual storytelling.
• Experience with event planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing internal communications for employees across OCTA.
• Create and edit content for digital and print communications.
• Support communications related to employee engagement, HR, operations, safety and security, wellness, belonging, and learning and development.
• Assist with photography, graphics, presentations, and other creative content that helps communicate agency programs and initiatives.
• Help develop communications for employees in diverse environments, including OCTA’s bus bases.
• Support the planning, coordination, promotion, and execution of employee events and engagement activities.
• Assist with preparing event materials, presentations, and other supporting resources.
• Gather information and collaborate with departments to develop timely and relevant communications.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Photography

Graphic design

Presentations

Event planning

Content creation

Education

Pursuing undergraduate degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

OCTA is seeking a College Intern in Internal Communications in Santa Ana, CA. You will help craft engaging written and visual content for employees across the agency, supporting HR, operations, safety, wellness, and development initiatives.

You will gain hands-on experience with writing, photography, graphic design, presentations, and event planning while collaborating with seasoned communications professionals and building a portfolio of work that informs and connects OCTA's workforce.