Communications Intern

Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own community storytelling and outreach across events, social, and digital content to connect residents with government services.

  • Events & Community: Plan and staff local gatherings, weekend events, and outreach to share information on programs.
  • Content Engine: Create accessible social content, blogs, and newsletters using video, graphics, and writing.
  • Engagement & Outreach: Listen to resident needs, translate feedback into outreach materials, and foster friendly, in-person interactions.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Help plan and attend community events, fairs, and gatherings (including on weekends) to share information about government programs and resources.
  • Help create engaging and accessible content for social media and internal communications, including video, graphics or writing.
  • Engage with residents in a friendly, approachable way, helping them understand services available to them.
  • Help plan and prepare outreach materials, both digital and in-person.
  • Listen to community feedback and help our team understand what people need or are asking for.
  • Assist with tasks related to event coordination and communication.
  • Graphic Design: Create flyers, construction signs, and social media graphics using brand guidance from the lead graphic designer
  • Web Content Support: Assist with editing and updating King County Department of Local Services pages
  • Storytelling: Develop content for social media, blogs, and our e-newsletter
  • Multimedia: Learn and apply best practices in videography and photography
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King County, WA

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Founded in 1973
Seattle, Washington, USA
7.9K employees (222 in marketing)