Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and dissemination of material in support of the agency’s communications strategy.
• Produce writing, editing and additional public relations support for activities, programs and initiatives.
• Work in tandem with team members to plan and execute communication initiatives.
• Researching and developing social media content.
• Drafting articles for internal and external agency newsletters.
• Editing and proofreading communications materials.
• Assisting with maintaining digital and website content.
• Supporting team members with various communication needs.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship, and meet at least one of the following criteria: enrolled in an accredited institution majoring in journalism, media, digital communications, mass communications, marketing or related field; currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four-year institution); graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four-year institution) no more than two years before the first day of the internship; not a previous intern.
• Must attach Cover Letter and Resume.
• Must be available to work a minimum of fifteen (15) hours per week during the semester.

Preferred

• Knowledge of grammar, composition and AP style.
• Ability to gather, organize and present oral and written information in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
• Knowledge of journalistic principles and practices.
• Ability to edit various communications materials.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Graphic Design.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate command of journalistic principles, proper grammar and spelling, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement and savings plan options.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules (where available).
• Health insurance with prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution; participation in South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (401(k) and 457).
• Tuition assistance; holidays, annual and sick leave; discounts on purchases, travel and more.