Senate Communications Internship (Stipend, Salt Lake)

Job Description

The Utah Senate Communications office is looking for a creative communications intern who is willing to contribute and provide support with various tasks during the 2019 General Session. The intern will work directly with the communications director to develop and promote communications outreach for the Senate. The communications intern will have the chance to help implement communication strategies and create written and video content for the website and newsletters in the fast-paced environment of state government. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in communications and the legislative process.

Start Date: The paid (stipend) internship begins in January and ends the last week of March.

Example of Duties:

Monitor and track local news
Draft blog post and newsletter articles
Live tweet
Take pictures of Capitol events
File and edit videos
Design graphics
Create presentations
Research talking points for numerous topics

Applicants should have a strong interest in political communications, digital media and policy, be willing to work in a fast-paced environment and be interested in the legislative process.

Typical Qualifications:

Excellent writing skills
Solid understanding of the different social media platforms
Graphic Design
Video editing, Final Cut experience is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Word programs
Consistent demonstration of responsibility and initiative
Ability to complete tasks under deadlines with high quality while managing multiple projects
Motivated, creative, detail-oriented, adaptable and dependable
Team player who also excels as an individual contributor
Bachelor’s degree, currently pursuing a degree from a university/college, or relevant work experience. Communications or related field program is preferred, but not required.