Public Relations & Social Media Intern

Indianapolis, IN (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 21 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and execute Indiana focused storytelling across press, social and digital channels, collaborating with the MarComms and IEDC teams to craft materials, monitor media, support events and deliver a capstone communications concept.

  • Own press materials, media outreach and social content development
  • Support events, media coverage and performance insights
  • Deliver a 12-week special project presenting a communications concept

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist with drafting and editing press releases, media advisories, talking points, briefing materials and other communications.
  • Research Indiana companies, industries, communities and economic development projects to support storytelling opportunities.
  • Help monitor media coverage and identify relevant news, trends and opportunities.
  • Support media events, announcements and other public-facing activities.
  • Assist with developing stories that highlight Indiana businesses, Hoosiers and communities.
  • Support social media content development, scheduling and day-to-day execution.
  • Draft social copy and assist with gathering photos, video , quotes and other content.
  • Help identify engaging ways to tell Indiana’s economic development story across digital channels.
  • Assist with event coverage and real-time content development.
  • Track engagement and help compile basic performance insights.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, political science or a related field.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
  • Curious about Indiana’s businesses, communities and economic opportunities.
  • Familiarity with major social media platforms and basic digital content tools.
  • Creative thinker with a willingness to contribute ideas and learn.
  • Highly organized, dependable and able to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
  • Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Most importantly, excited to tell Indiana’s story and contribute to meaningful work that creates opportunities for Hoosiers.

Benefits

  • This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.
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Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
14K employees (192 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
98 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
9 years
Median Tenure
4.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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10.9M
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$61.1K
Traffic Source Mix
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45.8%
Direct
48.6%
Referral
4.6%
Social
0.5%
Paid
0.4%

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Public Relations & Social Media Intern

State of Indiana · Indianapolis, IN · On-site