Communications Intern - Summer 2027

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be a junior, senior, or graduate student working toward a bachelor’s 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
• 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 with and interviewing new people
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research tools