Strategic Communications and Social Media Intern

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive the department’s communications via social media and content creation as a Strategic Communications and Social Media Intern.

  • Assist in developing social content and news clips for DPU channels.
  • Must-have: Undergraduate or graduate student in PR/marketing/communications with Canva or InDesign experience.
  • Standout: Exposure to government communications workflows and press-content creation.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist with distributing daily news clips.
  • Assist in the development of social media content and graphics that are engaging and informative.
  • Monitor all social media platforms for trending news, ideas, and feedback.
  • Assist in implementing plans to increase public awareness and engagement on the work of the Department.
  • Assist in the development of DPU’s internal newsletter.
  • Assist in drafting media advisories, press releases and other related content.
  • Maintain records and logs of media coverage and requests, as well as outreach activities of the office.
  • Assist in the development of collateral materials.
  • Take photos and/or video of events and meetings.
  • Assist in the development of content for DPU’s website.

Requirements

  • Experience with photo editing and graphic design software, such as Canva and Adobe InDesign.
  • Undergraduate or graduate student in public relations, marketing, communications, or digital communication.

Preferred

  • Awareness of the role of communications staff in a government office.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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Boston, Massachusetts, USA
66 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
9.5M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46.3%
Direct
45.3%
Referral
6.4%
Social
0.9%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~66

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (3% of company)

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