Summer Administrative Intern - (Communications)

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri, Central Office in Jefferson City, seeks a Communications Intern to support department publications, website content, and outreach materials under moderate supervision.

You will take photos, develop video productions, generate and publish social media content, and assist with publicity materials and events such as safety campaigns and exhibitions, contributing to public communications and audience engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or related.
• Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Takes photos and develops video productions of department activities.
• Generates, edits and publishes social media content.
• Develops website content, handouts and other publicity material, designs and publishes written materials.
• Assists with department projects and events such as Missouri State Fair exhibits and safety campaigns.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Skills

Social media content creation

Photography

Video production

Website content development

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Journalism / Communications or related

Job description

This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.

Job Location:

Central Office (105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO)

Why You’ll Love This Position

The communications intern performs routine entry-level communications activities related to the development of department publications, website editorial content, and other information for internal and external audiences; helps coordinate special communications and outreach projects. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

A Day In The Life

• Takes photos and develops video productions of department activities.
• Generates, edits and publishes social media content.
• Develops website content, handouts and other publicity material, designs and publishes written materials.
• Assists with department special projects and events such as Missouri State Fair exhibits, conference displays, work zone safety campaigns, roadway safety activities and other special promotions.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

What You'll Need For Success

• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or related.
• Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.

More Reasons To Love This Position

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values.

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