Office of Public Information, Communications Intern (Spring Semester)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OPERS benefits

On-site hours in Columbus

Job summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking three Public Information Interns for a Spring Semester term. This on-site internship supports the Public Information Office by creating engaging communications across multiple platforms for the public and legal community.

The role includes researching, interviewing, writing, and editing stories for diverse audiences. Two openings are unpaid and on-site in Columbus, OH, with one paid position at $21/hour for graduate students.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate. Experience writing in a variety of formats (media release, magazine style, news article, social media, website, internal communication) for a variety of audiences is a plus.
• Excel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Platform Communications: Support communications campaigns and initiatives across the Supreme Court website and the internal Center Source site.
• Content Development: Research, interview, write, and edit stories for a wide and diverse audience.
• Event & Program Planning: Assist with planning and logistics for off site court events and programs.
• Research & Media Analysis: Conduct research on media markets, geographic coverage areas, and other fact finding projects.

Skills

Interviewing

Internship

Education

Undergraduate or graduate

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description - Office of Public Information, Communications Intern (Spring Semester) (260007GO)

Office of Public Information, Communications Intern (Spring Semester) ( 260007GO )

Organization

Supreme Court of Ohio

Agency Contact Name and Information : Office of Human Resources, [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 17, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Ohio Judicial Center 65 South Front Street Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : Unpaid

Schedule

Full-time

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Internship

Technical Skills : Interviewing, Internship

Agency Overview

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking three Interns in the Public Information Office – Communications Section. The Public Information Interns support the Office of Public Information by creating and supporting engaging communications across multiple platforms that inform the public and the legal community.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Cross-Platform Communications: Support communications campaigns and initiatives across the Supreme Court website and the internal Center Source site. Collaborate with staff across multiple offices to help share clear, accurate, and timely information.
• Content Development: Research, interview, write, and edit stories for a wide and diverse audience. Projects may include: feature profiles of judges, coverage of Supreme Court events and initiatives, stories from courts and the judiciary across Ohio, and clear engaging summaries of court cases and decisions written for non legal audiences.
• Event & Program Planning: Assist with planning and logistics for off site court events and programs, gaining behind the scenes experience in public sector event coordination.
• Research & Media Analysis: Conduct research on media markets, geographic coverage areas, and other fact finding projects that support communications strategy and outreach efforts.

Staff Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

Qualifications & Experience

Undergraduate or graduate. Experience writing in a variety of formats (media release, magazine style, news article, social media, website, internal communication) for a variety of audiences is a plus. All styles will be coached during the externship. Excel experience preferred.

Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Ability to be efficient, organized, and exhibit a high level of attention to detail to create a work product with a minimum number of errors.
• Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related applications.
• Content Creation: Proficient in developing compelling public messaging.
• Professionalism: Ability to perform all aspects of the job with professionalism, patience, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Independence and Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Communication: Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot, think critically, and solve issues independently.

Physical Requirements

This position operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers and phones. The employee may be required to move about the office and building. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to communicate and exchange information, including but not limited to research and writing.

Court Expectations of Employee

Employees may be regularly exposed to sensitive information, and the employee is expected to keep any such information strictly confidential. In completing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the Court expects the employee will:

• Adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures
• Act as a role model both inside and outside the Court
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others
• Work to maintain constructive working relationships
• Maintain a positive and respectful approach with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Court
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management, prioritize workload, and perform duties in a timely, accurate and thorough manner
• Communicate regularly with the employees’ supervisors about work-related issues and
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Supplemental Information

This internship is designed to be part-time (270 hours maximum) beginning after January 1, 2027, and ending before May 1, 2027. Applicants must have the ability to schedule most on-site hours in Columbus between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm weekdays (scheduling is flexible within these hours). If your university program offers credit for internships, we will try to tailor the internship to the length/hours desired. Two openings are unpaid and therefore not eligible for benefits. One position will pay $21 per hour to graduate students. Paid intern positions are only eligible for public retirement benefits through OPERS.

At-Will Employment

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an at-will employer that seeks to attract, employ, and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals, attempts to maintain staff continuity for the efficiency of its operation, and desires to foster and maintain an ethical, professional, and impartial work environment. Pursuant to Adm. P. 4 (At-Will Employment), no person shall be offered or denied a position of employment with the Court, and no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated based solely upon political party affiliation, political activity permitted under Adm. P. 17 (Employee Code of Ethics), or other partisan considerations. Further, no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated with or without cause unless upon the concurrence of a majority of the Court.

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug-free, and a weapons and violence free, work environment.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Outside Employment

During the term of an internship with the Supreme Court of Ohio, interns shall not simultaneously hold or participate in any other internship, externship, clerkship, or employment in a legal-related position, whether paid or unpaid, without prior written approval.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.