2026 Summer College Intern - Communications and Outreach

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest intern on the Communications and Outreach team, working at our Central Office in beautiful downtown Columbus, Ohio. Here's your closeup: Develop and produce audio-visual productions for Agency training, education, and information purposes. Research resource materials, write scripts, and storyboards, and coordinate production activities (e.g., scheduling of materials, programs, studio preparation). Operate A/V and related equipment (e.g., video and still cameras, audio recorders, etc.). Utilize light and sound filtration materials and techniques and participate in development of other media productions (e.g., PowerPoint, still art and photos, animation projects, etc.). Sort and file resource materials (e.g., art, photos, music, video, other images). Ensure social content is aligned with the Agency brand aesthetics and identity. Participate and brainstorms, content ideation, and team meetings. Develop and execute social media campaigns for various platforms, including but not limited to Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn. Create engaging daily content, i.e. text, images, and videos that promote the Agency's brand. Measure the success of social media campaigns using KPI's. Stay on top of current social media trends and evaluate how the company can best participate. Monitor engagement and create editorial calendars and syndication schedules. Collaborate with programs to ensure content is informative and app. At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website !

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a college degree program directly related to the position or have recently graduated within the quarter/semester immediately preceding the start date.
• Skills in computers (word processing and database work)
• Communication
• Creativity
• Written Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Focus

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce audio-visual productions for Agency training, education, and information purposes.
• Research resource materials, write scripts, and storyboards, and coordinate production activities (e.g., scheduling of materials, programs, studio preparation).
• Operate A/V and related equipment (e.g., video and still cameras, audio recorders, etc.).
• Utilize light and sound filtration materials and techniques and participate in development of other media productions (e.g., PowerPoint, still art and photos, animation projects, etc.).
• Sort and file resource materials (e.g., art, photos, music, video, other images).
• Ensure social content is aligned with the Agency brand aesthetics and identity.
• Participate and brainstorms, content ideation, and team meetings.
• Develop and execute social media campaigns for various platforms, including but not limited to Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Create engaging daily content, i.e. text, images, and videos that promote the Agency's brand.
• Measure the success of social media campaigns using KPI's.
• Stay on top of current social media trends and evaluate how the company can best participate.
• Monitor engagement and create editorial calendars and syndication schedules.
• Collaborate with programs to ensure content is informative and app.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed