Communications Intern Office Mayor

The Position

The City of Riverside, Mayor's Office, is currently accepting applications for the position of Communications Intern
* to fill one (1) vacancy. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. Communications interns in the Office of the Mayor for the City of Riverside will join a team of individuals who are valued for their unique perspective, encouraged to share their opinion, and pushed to develop their skills.

Under general supervision, the Communications Intern will perform entry level administrative duties in a professional environment, assist in a wide variety of tasks and research projects, and complete related work as required.
* Communications Intern is a working title; the actual job classification being utilized is Administrative Intern.

When assigned to the Mayor's Office, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Animation with online software
• Audience analysis with an emphasis on inclusivity and diversity of voice
• Social media content development, including content writing, planning and implementation
• Assistance with development of communications and social media calendar
• Writing talking points for events and scripts for video and interviews
• Staffing events with the Mayor or Mayor's staff, taking photos and interacting with community members
• Ongoing strategic analysis of communications needs
• Captioning, editing, and uploading videos to social media and other online platforms
• Website review and maintenance using a content management system
• Environmental scanning and research for content and talking points
• Occasional press release writing
• Additional non-communications related tasks as required

Education:

Current enrollment in college courses; or completion within the last five years of, an undergraduate degree studying public or business administration or a related field.

Experience:

None required Highly desired qualifications:

• Social Media Management (in either a paid position, or in a volunteer/unpaid capacity)
• Working knowledge of digital editing tools such as Canva and Cap Cut

Documents required at the time of application:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

For general information on completing your on-line application, :
Application Guide.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

Note:

The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

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