PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN

Date: Apr 15, 2024

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46205

Organization: HHC

Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: hrmail@hhcorp.org.

Job Role Summary

This internship is structured to provide college students with real-world work experience in a professional environment and assist them in preparing for their future careers. The Public Relations intern will assist the Public Relations team in writing, graphic design, event planning, social media, etc. 
While this intern will primarily work with the PR team, the intern will also have exposure to other departments and programs.
Hours are flexible, but ideally this intern will commit to 20 hours a week.

Associated Job Duties

Assignments include but may not be limited to:

  • Publications design and writing – flyers, press releases, brochures and pamphlets
  • Writing in AP style
  • Media relations
  • Social media
  • Photography and videography
  • Web site maintenance and page development
  • Special event planning and coordination
  • Attending production and editorial board meetings

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Must be currently at a Junior or Senior status, or graduate student, at a university majoring in journalism, public relations, communications, or marketing.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have effective time-management skills, can work in a deadline-driven environment, possesses a strong initiative for getting assignments, and will be detail-oriented.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate will be familiar with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and social media.

Working Environment

A dedicated computer and workstation will be available. This intern will work in office.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.


Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis