Strategic Transportation Policy & Communications Intern

CDM Smith; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

CDM Smith invites students in Communications, Political Science, Public Policy, or related fields to join our Transportation Advisory Services Team as an intern. You will assist with content creation across websites, videos, emails, social media, and presentations to support transportation clients.

The role emphasizes enthusiasm, initiative, and meeting deadlines, with exposure to multiple assignments across the transportation practice and the opportunity to develop professional writing and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning or a related field.
• Enthusiasm, initiative and ability to meet deadlines in writing-heavy tasks.
• Experience with writing and content creation for mixed media is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support content creation for websites, videos, emails and social media.
• Prepare collateral explaining technical content for clients and stakeholders.
• Assist with meeting management and client events for transportation projects.
• Craft clear and accessible communications for diverse audiences.

Skills

Content creation

Writing

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Currently enrolled in Bachelors or Masters in Planning or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Canva

Job description

CDM Smith invites students in Communications, Political Science, Public Policy, or related fields to join our Transportation Advisory Services Team as an intern. You will assist with content creation across websites, videos, emails, social media, and presentations to support transportation clients.

The role emphasizes enthusiasm, initiative, and meeting deadlines, with exposure to multiple assignments across the transportation practice and the opportunity to develop professional writing and