City of Ankeny, IA
Digital Marketing Intern
City of Ankeny, IA, Ankeny, IA, United States
Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Location : 410 W 1st St, Ankeny
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 00610
Department: Communications
Opening Date: 12/26/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Function
The City of Ankeny is seeking a creative Digital Marketing student or recent graduate to fill our paid, temporary full-time Summer Internship Program. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to springboard your career with hands on experience creating content for social media and the city website and marketing city initiatives, programs and events
The Digital Marketing intern will report to the Communications Director and will assist with developing digital marketing strategies, focused mainly on website and social platforms. There will be a focus on promoting aquatics, library programs and Otter Creek Golf Course.
The compensation rate is $17.00 per hour, 40 hours per week for 13 weeks, beginning mid-May and ending in mid-August. Pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.
Applications will be taken until the position is filled. Interested individuals should attach a detailed cover letter and resume after completing the online application at
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
This position is not eligible for health benefits but may be eligible for IPERS. IPERS eligibility and participation will begin once an employee earns $1,000 or more in two consecutive quarters and will continue for the duration of employment.
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What is your primary field of study for your degree?
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What is your class level for 2024 Spring semester?
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Do you have experience creating content for social media?
Required Question
Location : 410 W 1st St, Ankeny
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 00610
Department: Communications
Opening Date: 12/26/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Function
The City of Ankeny is seeking a creative Digital Marketing student or recent graduate to fill our paid, temporary full-time Summer Internship Program. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to springboard your career with hands on experience creating content for social media and the city website and marketing city initiatives, programs and events
The Digital Marketing intern will report to the Communications Director and will assist with developing digital marketing strategies, focused mainly on website and social platforms. There will be a focus on promoting aquatics, library programs and Otter Creek Golf Course.
The compensation rate is $17.00 per hour, 40 hours per week for 13 weeks, beginning mid-May and ending in mid-August. Pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.
Applications will be taken until the position is filled. Interested individuals should attach a detailed cover letter and resume after completing the online application at
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Produce content for website and social media channels, including video, photography, graphics and text.
- Implement marketing campaigns across multiple platforms.
- Analyze engagement metrics and provide recommendations.
- Will assist and support other members of the City's communications team with e-newsletters, events, meetings, website and more.
- Assist with event photography and videography.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Students pursuing a Marketing, Business, Communications or related degree.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or comparable programs for creating graphics and videos.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified time frames.
- Ability to be flexible, and adapt to whatever comes your way.
- Ability to brainstorm creative ideas in a small group setting.
- Copywriting and editing skills are a plus.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Shall possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
- Works in office environment.
This position is not eligible for health benefits but may be eligible for IPERS. IPERS eligibility and participation will begin once an employee earns $1,000 or more in two consecutive quarters and will continue for the duration of employment.
01
What is your primary field of study for your degree?
02
What is your class level for 2024 Spring semester?
- Freshman
- Sophomore
- Junior
- Senior
- N/A
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Do you have experience creating content for social media?
- Yes
- No
Required Question