Interns – Digital Productions and Social Media

North Central Texas Council of Governments; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) invites students to join its Digital Productions and Social Media program as interns in Arlington, TX. You will assist with camera setup, photo/video shoots, and social media content production while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic public-sector team.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a Dallas-Fort Worth area college, able to work at least 20 hours per week, and eager to develop storytelling assets for transportation

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university during employment.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with camera setup/takedown and equipment maintenance.
• Scheduling photo shoots and video shoots.
• Taking internal and external photographs.
• Working with supervisor to make minor edits to photographs.
• Assisting with video production for Transportation Department social media channels and websites.
• Developing storyboards for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Education

Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

Interns – Digital Productions and Social Media - (2082)

Job Type: Temporary

Category: Internships

Location: NCTCOG - ARLINGTON, TX 76005 US (Primary)

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth region and serves as the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States.

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking Interns in its Digital Productions and Social Media program area to provide assistance in strengthening the region’s engagement in air quality and transportation projects/programs/policies, with a focus on video/photo assets and social media.

All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing career objectives, as well as a current resume.

Ideal candidates should attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work at least 20 hours per week while attending school.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting with camera set up/take down and equipment take down and maintenance
• Assisting with scheduling photo and video shoots
• Assisting with taking internal and external photographs
• Working with supervisor to make minor edits to photographs
• Assisting with video production for Transportation Department social media channels and websites
• Drafting for supervisor review, social media messages to promote digital content
• Working with supervisor to develop storyboards for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts
• Collecting analytics on social media traffic and producing reports for supervisor review
• Working with supervisor to develop visualizations, animations, and overall communication designs for a variety of Transportation Department programs and projects
• Assisting with data entry and the maintenance of databases
• Gathering and organizing materials to take to community events
• Serving as a representative of NCTCOG’s goals and mission

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere
• Good communication, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills, with ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with other team members, and present ideas
• Detail oriented, highly organized, creative, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing the quality of work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Required Education and Experience

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment
• No work experience required

Minimum of $17.00 per hour

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. Since 1974, NCTCOG has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise.

The agency offers generous benefits, a friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making, and challenging opportunities.

NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired during a military service career. All qualified veterans are invited to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing: All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug-free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify: The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.