Public Engagement Summer Intern

Position: Public Engagement Summer Intern (12601301)
Location: Columbia

Job Responsibilities

This posting will be used to fill two summer internship positions in the Office of Public Engagement.

* Leads a photo archive project and catalogue photo assets.

* Reviews content across a variety of platforms for timeliness and accuracy and suggest changes.

* Supports content creation through research, writing, photography and video creation.

* Assists public outreach and events staff with upcoming conferences and meetings.

* Creates communications campaign plans and strategies for upcoming projects.

* Designs graphics, materials and other marketing materials.

* Assists public involvement staff with upcoming public involvement planning and executing public involvement meetings and outreach strategies.

* Collaborates with staff on new ideas and programs that further the department's engagement objectives.

* Updates media lists and performs other required administrative duties.

Pay Rate is between $17.00 - $23.00/per hour depending on qualifications.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Applicants must be accepted into or currently in a two-year or four-year college or university program in Digital Communication, Journalism, Communication and Media Studies, Public Relations, or related field.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.