Communications Intern - Social Media - Video - Paid Job at Kent County Road Comm

The Kent County Road Commission seeks to be a workplace where a diverse combination of talented individuals want to come, stay and do their best, and our Communications Department is seeking a motivated and creative Communications Intern to make a meaningful impact by leveraging visual, verbal, and social communication skills.

This individual will work closely with the Communications Manager, gaining hands-on experience in several key areas:

• Social Media Content Creation: Producing compelling content-including copy, imagery, and video-for various social media platforms and maintaining a posting schedule.
• Administrative Support: Assisting with tasks such as updating the website, archiving photos and videos, and maintaining organized records.
• Graphic Design: Designing event and program fliers, graphics, and other communication materials.
• Collaboration: Working with team members to brainstorm new ideas, explore innovative tools, and enhance communication and outreach efforts.
• Project and Event Documentation: Visiting road projects and outreach events to document progress and support community engagement efforts.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled community college or college students (rising juniors/seniors), graduate students, or recent graduates (0-2 years) with a major or degree in Communications, Digital Media, Film, Marketing, or a related field of study.
• Casual or better experience with creative design applications like Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Canva.
• Desire to learn new tools to develop communication planning, design, and community
• Genuine interest in learning and willingness to collaborate