Job Description
Communications Intern Summer 2027: June 1 - August 6 About Our Program The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Communications Internship provides one undergraduate or graduate student with a Communications emphasis the opportunity to strengthen their skills through hands-on experience. The Communications Intern supports important internal and external communications initiatives for a highly regarded workplace committed to making government work better.
Throughout the program the Communications Intern gains experience in writing research developing high-quality communications materials supporting intranet and social media content assisting with photography and video projects and presenting Office events.
In addition to collaborating daily with the Comptrollers Communications Team and engaging with Office leaders and staff the Communications Intern joins a broader cohort of summer interns serving in other divisions across the Comptrollers Office. The cohort participates in weekly check-ins to build connections and share progress and also comes together throughout the summer for professional development networking and engagement activities.
Location The Communications Internship is located in Nashville internship requires a candidate who will report in-person to the office. Candidates should be available Monday through Friday. Depending on the assignment interns may have the opportunity for limited travel with the Office. Typical travel is in the Nashville area; however some opportunities may allow for travel to other parts of Tennessee.
Who Were Looking For The ideal candidate will be a junior senior or graduate student working toward a bachelors degree (B.A.) or higher in Communications Journalism Public Relations English or a related field. Knowledge of and experience working in a professional setting is a plus. It is also desirable for the candidate to have a connection to Tennessee.
Knowledge and Abilities: A strong candidate for the Communications Internship will have the following skillset:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills using AP style
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of media and public relations either through coursework or employment experience
- Self-motivated and driven to speak up and share new ideas
- Comfortable interacting withand interviewing new people
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research tools
- Experience with photography video graphic design Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus
Duties & Responsibilities: Throughout the internship duties and responsibilities may include:
- Researching creating updating and posting online content including Office news and updates feature stories employee and leadership profiles infographics and social media graphics
- Writing proofreading factchecking and editing communications materials
- Interviewing and taking photos of COT Staff
- Publishing content using our content management system Adobe Experience Manager
- Providing support during press conferences or for media releases
- Conducting research related to major projects promotional campaigns or events
- Contributing to the presentation of Office events
- Drafting video scripts
- Assisting in Office video production
- Participating in ad hoc projects and tasks as needed
Compensation Interns are paid $24per hour via a third-party position may require in-state day travel. Internship-related travelwill be reimbursed.
Equal Opportunity Employer Pursuant to the Comptroller of the Treasurys Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy the Office is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek obtain and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the Comptrollers policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that persons race color national origin age (40 and over) sex sexual orientation transgender and gender identity status pregnancy religion creed disability veterans status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
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Summer work, Internship, Summer internship, Work at office, Monday to Friday