Communications Intern

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

5d•$1,705 - $2,547•Hybrid

About The Position

If you want to jump start a public service career with an inside look at how a state agency operates, an internship with HHSC’s Chief Financial Officer is right for you. This paid internship is primarily a communications position in the Business Support unit, which helps keep the HHS Finance Division running smoothly and supports innovation. Assignments may be tailored to the candidate’s skills and interests, with the opportunity to learn the variety of skills that make up work in a communications shop.

Requirements

College student with at least 60 hours in journalism, communications, public relations, English / writing, or other related fields
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
Basic writing, editing (Associated Press style, plain language, internal newsletter)
Page design concepts (flyers/brochures or other print publications, website, PowerPoint or SharePoint)
Writing and editing newsletter articles and content for digital publications
Writing and editing staff emails and instructions
Using Microsoft Word, Teams, and related software
Follow review processes designed to reduce errors and misinformation
Follow professional standards in daily email and Teams communications within team and to a broader internal audience
Participate in virtual meetings, effectively communicate with team members and complete assignments while working in a hybrid in-office/work-from-home environment

Nice To Haves

Samples of published website articles or graded samples and contact information for the instructor is required.

Responsibilities

Write and edit division newsletter articles, staff emails. (40%)
Distribute GovDelivery emails and design SharePoint content. (30%)
Review and edit newsletter content and emails but also PowerPoint and SharePoint content. (15%)
Create visual and multimedia materials to support messaging using existing templates and guides. (10%)
Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)