DIGITAL MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Hilton Head Island, SC (On-site)

$18/hr – $20/hrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support the Digital Marketing & Communications team as a Summer Intern, capturing, editing, and organizing visual content for Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue.

  • Capture and edit photo/video content for social media and marketing use.
  • Must-have: 16+ student with interest in marketing, photography, or digital media.
  • Standout: Hands-on access to public safety communications and content planning.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Capture photo and video content across all areas of Fire Rescue
  • Assist with editing photos and videos for social media and marketing use
  • Organize and maintain a digital media library for quick access
  • Ride along with crews to document day-to-day operations
  • Capture content at trainings, community events, and public education programs
  • Assist with behind-the-scenes storytelling and content planning
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Must be a High School or College student
  • Interest in marketing, communications, photography, videography, or digital media
  • Creative, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and organization
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred

  • Experience using a digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless)
  • Knowledge of photo/video editing (Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or similar)
  • Familiarity with social media content creation
  • Eye for storytelling, composition, and capturing candid moments
  • Interest in public safety or community engagement

Benefits

  • Hourly pay at $18 - $20
  • Internship expected to last 8 weeks
  • Hands-on experience in a real-world marketing and communications role
  • Portfolio-building photo and video content
  • Experience working in public safety communications
  • Exposure to a wide variety of content—from emergency services to community events
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Town of Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, is a premier resort destination offering a wide range of recreational opportunities, first-rate cultural amenities, a desirable year-round climate and community conveniences. Hilton Head Island continues to top national recognition lists as an ideal place to vacation or retire. With award-winning public and private schools, international events, performing arts, museums, historical sites, parks, playgrounds and economic opportunities, it’s also a great place to raise a family, open a business or just enjoy a wonderful way of life.The Town of Hilton Head Island incorporated as a municipality in 1983 and is well known for its “eco-friendly” development. Our Town government has long been recognized as one of the most progressive local governments in the region. The Town is financially sound, offers low taxes, an aggressive capital improvement program, protection of our natural resources and award-winning park design. Our employees proudly serve the citizens and visitors of Hilton Head Island and continuously seek to improve our services. To that end, the Town is committed to attracting and retaining employees who share our goals and values and who will provide unparalleled customer service. We offer competitive salaries, ongoing training to enhance professional growth, and a comprehensive benefit program to those who choose a career with the Town.

Founded in 1983
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA
201 employees (15 in marketing)