SEASONAL - Marketing & Communications Intern Pikes Peak (PT Internship) at City of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | $15/hr – $21/hr

City of Colorado Springs

SEASONAL - Marketing & Communications Intern Pikes Peak (PT Internship)

Colorado Springs, CO (On-site)

$15/hr – $21/hrIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Overview of responsibilities and requirements is provided, highlighting social media content creation, on-site media capture, editing, on-camera appearance, and collaboration with the marketing team. The role emphasizes creativity, communication, and adaptability, with preferred qualifications in marketing-related fields and video/photo editing. Benefits indicate inclusive employment practices.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, creating, and scheduling content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.)
Capture photo and video content on-site, including bi-weekly trips to Pikes Peak
Perform light photo editing using tools such as Photoshop or Canva
Edit short-form and long-form video content, preferably using Adobe Premiere
Appear on camera as needed for social media videos and promotional content
Write engaging copy for: Social media posts, Video and voice-over scripts, Marketing and informational emails
Support special campaigns, events, and promotions as needed
Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm and execute creative ideas

Requirements

Strong written communication skills
Be comfortable being on camera and recording voiceovers
Be creative, adaptable, and willing to try new ideas

Preferred

Interest or coursework in marketing, communications, journalism, digital media, or a related field
Knowledge of social media platforms and current trends
Basic photo editing experience (Photoshop and/or Canva)
Video editing experience (Adobe Premiere preferred; other platforms acceptable)

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

City of Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, with an estimated population of 478,221 occupies 195 square miles at the base of majestic Pikes Peak – America's Mountain and enjoys nearly 243 days of sunshine per year. Colorado Springs is the state's largest city in terms of area and second to Denver in population. There are currently 375 miles of trails and over 150 parks within the city. The "Springs" is home to five military establishments, in including the Air Force Academy, many colleges and universities, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Headquarters and Museum, and over 50 different sports organizations. Colorado Springs is a thriving city and a leader in the aerospace, defense and cybersecurity industries. It also has a diverse collection of non-profit organizations and businesses with a large number of tourist attractions. The City of Colorado Springs, which is among the community's largest employers, is organized as a home rule Council-Mayor form of municipal government with a popularly elected Mayor and nine council members. Colorado Springs ranked 4th in the US News & World Report’s 2020-21 Best Places to Live in the United States.Learn about the City of Colorado Springs as an employer and what our beautiful city has to offer as a place to live and work by clicking on this link: https://coloradosprings.gov/sites/default/files/inline-images/candidate_info_packet_2021.pdf This information may change annually.Careers page: https://coloradosprings.gov/communications/page/hr-careers

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

1.2K employees (24 in marketing)

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