Transportation Policy & Communications Intern — Shape Public Transit

CDM Smith; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith invites motivated students to join our Transportation Advisory Services Team as an intern, contributing to communications and public outreach across transportation projects. You will help deliver integrated communications products for transportation clients, including websites, emails, social media content, and meetings.

The role emphasizes enthusiasm, initiative, and timely delivery, with a focus on clear, accessible writing and polished collateral for diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning or related field.
• Interest in transportation and public communications and writing is preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Illustrator) and Canva a plus.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support content creation for websites, emails, videos and social media.
• Assist with meeting management, task forces and client events.
• Help craft collateral explaining technical content to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Writing

Content creation

Time management

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Planning or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Canva

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

CDM Smith invites motivated students to join our Transportation Advisory Services Team as an intern, contributing to communications and public outreach across transportation projects. You will help deliver integrated communications products for transportation clients, including websites, emails, social media content, and meetings.

The role emphasizes enthusiasm, initiative, and timely delivery, with a focus on clear, accessible writing and polished collateral for diverse stakeholders.