Communications Intern

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) is a New York City oversight and service agency that manages procurement citywide, from planning and release of agency solicitations to payment of vendors. Annually, agencies procure billions in products and services from a diverse pool of vendors that represent various industries. MOCS therefore aims to ensure that the procurement process remains fair, transparent, efficient, and cost-effective. MOCS makes it easier to do business through use of end-to-end technology tools, increases transparency by publication of enriched data and hosting public hearings, and strengthens procurement operations by providing direct assistance and resources to all stakeholders. MOCS also partners with agencies and vendors to identify areas for policy reform, resulting in ongoing process improvement to reduce administrative burdens and increase the positive impact of services on communities. The MOCS Director serves as the City Chief Procurement Officer. MOCS team members operate in a collaborative, service-oriented environment, where flexibility and ability to achieve results are valued. All managers lead teams and lines of service, assuming increasing levels of responsibility for the agency’s success. The Communications Unit is a branch of the Change Office division. Under the guidance and supervision of the Communications Director, the Communications Intern will assist with research, writing assignments, digital content creation, social media and constituent engagement. The Communications Team is seeking a Communications Intern.

Requirements

• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Organizational and strong writing skills required, and ability to work in a team-like environment
• Willingness to work with a growing team in a fast-paced environment
• Be a dynamic team player
• Relevant field of study or past internship experience in communications, media, web/graphic design, analytics, film, or writing for PR or digital media
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, YouTube, Canva, all Social Media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) and Mondays.com is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Develop media lists
• Track media coverage and send out daily clip reports
• Conduct research on a wide range of topics
• Monitor and contribute to the agency's social media accounts
• Assist with external engagement coordination and execution
• Assist with drafting external communications
• Assist the communications team in its day-to-day operations
• Assist in archiving and cataloging digital media resource content
• Review and edit internal digital content
• Create of stock content

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees