College Intern - Public Information Office
About The Position
OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round paid student/intern program. You will gain real world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of a transportation professional. You will have the opportunity to use problem solving, communication and decision-making skills as you gain valuable work experience. You will also work with a mentor and benefit from career counseling. As a College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking. Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. The pay range is from $19.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on your education level. This position is not eligible for employee benefits. The work schedule will consist of approximately 20 hours a week, not to exceed 1,000 hours within a continuous 12 month period. Eligibility list may be established up to 6 months from the posting date. This position will remain open until filled.
Requirements
- AP writing style
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power Point and social media.
- Currently a full-time college student enrolled in a two-year or four-year college program and following a course of study leading to a Bachelor's or Master's degree, with emphasis in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field.
- Must be a full-time student maintaining a 2.5 GPA.
- Intern must conduct themselves in a professional manner.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Display a can-do attitude and team spirit.
- Perform entry-level professional work.
- Effectively communicate both in writing and verbally.
- Assume progressively responsible duties.
- Write at a business professional level, research and analyze data, and critique professional documents.
- Acquire increasingly complex and technical knowledge and skills.
Nice To Haves
- Design/photo experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Public Information team in drafting press releases, developing key message points, and researching inquiries from reporters.
- Manage media contacts, maintain and update calendars, and compile daily media reports for distribution.
- Prepare press kits and support press conferences, presentations, PowerPoints, and event planning.
- Assist in developing social media content that aligns with OCTA's messaging and public relations goals.
- Schedule and monitor posts to ensure timely and consistent messaging across platforms.
- Track engagement metrics to help refine strategies and improve reach.
- Perform other duties assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
