Communications Intern

Mississippi Votes•Jackson, MS

5d•$15

About The Position

Mississippi Votes is seeking a creative, energetic, and social media-savvy undergraduate student to serve as our Social Media Intern. This position will support the Communications Department in creating engaging digital content that tells the story of Mississippi Votes, highlights our programs and campaigns, and connects young Mississippians to opportunities for civic engagement. The Social Media Intern will primarily support the management and growth of Mississippi Votes’ Instagram and TikTok platforms through content creation, short-form video, event coverage, and audience engagement. This is a hands-on internship for a student who enjoys social media, understands current digital trends, is comfortable being both behind and in front of the camera, and wants to develop professional communications experience.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, Millsaps College, or Belhaven University.
Available to work a minimum of three days per week on a consistent schedule.
Have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to Mississippi Votes’ offices across the state to support community events, and other assignments as needed and assigned by the Communications Director.
Willing and comfortable appearing on camera.
Familiarity with Instagram and TikTok and an understanding of how young audiences use each platform.
Interest in social media, communications, storytelling, marketing, digital organizing, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
Able to create content using a smartphone and willing to learn additional content creation and editing tools.
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
Creative, dependable, organized, responsive to feedback, and able to meet deadlines.
Willing to participate in required communications training throughout the internship.
Interest in civic engagement and Mississippi Votes’ mission.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, photography, videography, graphic design, or video editing is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support the management of Mississippi Votes’ TikTok and Instagram accounts.
Create original social media content, including short-form videos, Reels, TikToks, graphics, photos, stories, and other digital assets.
Produce a required number of approved communications assets each month, as established by the Communications Department and monthly content calendar.
Assist with brainstorming and developing creative content that makes civic engagement, voting, organizing, and Mississippi Votes’ work accessible and engaging to young audiences.
Identify relevant social media trends, sounds, formats, and opportunities that can be adapted appropriately for Mississippi Votes.
Appear on camera for Mississippi Votes social media content when needed.
Capture photos, videos, interviews, and other content at Mississippi Votes programs and events.
Attend select community events, organizational programs, trainings, and activities to provide on-site communications and social media coverage.
Assist with organizing and maintaining digital content and media assets.
Support audience engagement and other social media management activities as assigned.
Participate in regularly scheduled Communications Department trainings, content meetings, and professional development sessions.
Follow Mississippi Votes’ communications standards, brand guidelines, messaging, and approval processes.
Complete other communications-related assignments as needed.