Summer Communications Intern: Content, Social & Media

State of South Dakota; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 2,170,000 - 3,090,000; Part time

Job summary

The South Dakota Department of Education is seeking a Communications Intern for the Summer session (May–August) in Pierre. The role offers hands-on experience in public-facing communications within a fast-paced team.

You will develop content, copy, assist with media relations and social media, with an emphasis on sharing resources that support students, educators and families. Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student and have completed at least one year of college.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at college/university/technical institute
• By internship start, completed one year (nine months) of program
• Preference for juniors/seniors and SD residents attending SD institutions

Responsibilities

• Content Creation
• Copy Writing & Editing
• Event Photography
• Media Relations
• Social Media Management

Skills

Content Creation

Copy Writing

Editing

Event Photography

Media Relations

Social Media Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Communications/English/Journalism/Marketing/Public Relations

Job description

The South Dakota Department of Education is seeking a Communications Intern for the Summer session (May–August) in Pierre. The role offers hands-on experience in public-facing communications within a fast-paced team.

You will develop content, copy, assist with media relations and social media, with an emphasis on sharing resources that support students, educators and families. Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student and have completed at least one year of college.