City of Fishers
Intern - Communication & Community Engagement (Fall)
City of Fishers - Fishers, Indiana, United States, 46038
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Intern - Communication & Community Engagement (Fall)
The City of Fishers Public Relations & Community Engagement Department is seeking a college intern majoring in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field for an internship during the fall of 2025, with an opportunity to extend the internship through spring 2026. The fall internship is scheduled for August - December 2025, but the schedule can be flexible based on the student's class schedule ending/beginning. This would be a part-time internship, aiming for 20-25 hours a week, with occasional special events, including nights and weekends, throughout the internship. Examples of duties include: executing communications strategies for the department, including proactively seeking digital marketing assets to include in communications and assisting with creating assets if needed, including graphics, photography, and video; creating social media content (including but not limited to Instagram reels, stories, etc.) to further storytelling and engagement on City of Fishers social media accounts; drafting posts for the City of Fishers' social media accounts; researching, interviewing, and authoring blog posts for the City's blog; drafting communications and marketing materials using the City of Fishers' digital software tools including Sprout Social, Canva, and others; actively contributing ideas to reach new audiences and strengthen community engagement; assisting with content buildout of the City's website; supporting media relations functions, including drafting press releases and media advisories and assisting with media interviews as needed; collaborating with local businesses and nonprofit organizations on community engagement initiatives; helping to coordinate and execute community engagement initiatives and special events, sometimes requiring onsite attendance; and performing special projects and other duties as assigned or required. Minimum qualifications include: being age 18+, enrolled in college, pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related degree; having a valid driver's license and being eligible to drive a city vehicle which includes at least 3 years of driving experience and motor vehicle report review; having excellent oral and written communication skills; being highly self-motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize projects efficiently with tight deadlines; having experience with using social media platforms in a professional setting; having experience with graphic design, photography, and video; having experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus; having basic knowledge of SEO best practices and terminology; having knowledge of content management systems like WordPress, SharePoint, etc. is a plus, but not required; having basic knowledge of email marketing best practices; having knowledge of web technologies; being aware of emerging web technologies; being computer proficient in Microsoft Office; being creative, flexible, self-directed, problem solver with attention to detail and strong communication skills; being able to take and apply project feedback quickly; being able to work in-person approximately 3 days a week totaling 20-25 hours per week; having a vehicle to travel during work hours for photo and video shoots or to pick up/drop off promotional materials; having a personal laptop or computer for work purposes; and being able to attend some events outside of work hours (nights and weekends) for onsite video and photography.
The City of Fishers Public Relations & Community Engagement Department is seeking a college intern majoring in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field for an internship during the fall of 2025, with an opportunity to extend the internship through spring 2026. The fall internship is scheduled for August - December 2025, but the schedule can be flexible based on the student's class schedule ending/beginning. This would be a part-time internship, aiming for 20-25 hours a week, with occasional special events, including nights and weekends, throughout the internship. Examples of duties include: executing communications strategies for the department, including proactively seeking digital marketing assets to include in communications and assisting with creating assets if needed, including graphics, photography, and video; creating social media content (including but not limited to Instagram reels, stories, etc.) to further storytelling and engagement on City of Fishers social media accounts; drafting posts for the City of Fishers' social media accounts; researching, interviewing, and authoring blog posts for the City's blog; drafting communications and marketing materials using the City of Fishers' digital software tools including Sprout Social, Canva, and others; actively contributing ideas to reach new audiences and strengthen community engagement; assisting with content buildout of the City's website; supporting media relations functions, including drafting press releases and media advisories and assisting with media interviews as needed; collaborating with local businesses and nonprofit organizations on community engagement initiatives; helping to coordinate and execute community engagement initiatives and special events, sometimes requiring onsite attendance; and performing special projects and other duties as assigned or required. Minimum qualifications include: being age 18+, enrolled in college, pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related degree; having a valid driver's license and being eligible to drive a city vehicle which includes at least 3 years of driving experience and motor vehicle report review; having excellent oral and written communication skills; being highly self-motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize projects efficiently with tight deadlines; having experience with using social media platforms in a professional setting; having experience with graphic design, photography, and video; having experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus; having basic knowledge of SEO best practices and terminology; having knowledge of content management systems like WordPress, SharePoint, etc. is a plus, but not required; having basic knowledge of email marketing best practices; having knowledge of web technologies; being aware of emerging web technologies; being computer proficient in Microsoft Office; being creative, flexible, self-directed, problem solver with attention to detail and strong communication skills; being able to take and apply project feedback quickly; being able to work in-person approximately 3 days a week totaling 20-25 hours per week; having a vehicle to travel during work hours for photo and video shoots or to pick up/drop off promotional materials; having a personal laptop or computer for work purposes; and being able to attend some events outside of work hours (nights and weekends) for onsite video and photography.