Intern, Public Affairs

* Submitting a cover letter with resume is preferred*

BASIC FUNCTION:  

Help with updating press lists, website fact-checking, social media posts, photo research, basic website maintenance.

WORK PERFORMED:

Overall intern duties: Assist with social media, research/data for website updates, photo sourcing, duties to be assigned

Social posts:

• Suggesting/drafting social posts from press releases (Twitter/LinkedIn)
• Writing assigned blog posts on various subjects and working with OPA press team members 
• Reviewing other agency posts to flag for retweets
• Researching/suggesting other related topics for developing social posts (industry, economic development related, etc.)

Events:

• Help with event staffing and coverage as needed

Research:

• Updating press lists 
• Working with Research to check/update website stats, rankings and information 
• Work with Research to create regional dossiers of ESD projects 
• Work with divisional “digital liaisons” to ensure the pages are reviewed on a regular basis

Photo needs:

• Organizing photo “library” in Public Affairs folder 
• Photo sourcing to support website needs for industry and region pages and division pages
• New images/options covering range of topics such as: small business, MWBE, venture capital/startups, key industries such as semiconductors

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education level required: Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program (Journalism, Communications, English, or Marketing preferred)

Knowledge Required: Excel, Word, basic social media skills, knowledge of AP Style.