Communications/Marketing Intern Summer 2026

Oklahoma State Government•Oklahoma City, OK

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Why join the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority? The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) has been serving Oklahomans since 1947, managing and maintaining a modern, safe, and efficient turnpike system across the state. With a commitment to customer service and innovation, OTA plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and reliable travel for millions of motorists each year. As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. OTA offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth, making it an excellent choice to build your career in public service. Position Overview This is a full-time internship (summer months), in-office position located in Oklahoma City and works Monday – Friday from approx. 8:00am-4:30pm. As a Communications Intern , you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects aimed at increasing brand awareness and engagement for the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. You’ll assist in developing and writing content, managing social media platforms, and executing marketing campaigns across digital channels. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced transportation industry and develop your skills in marketing, content creation, and social media management. Compensation This hourly rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field with at least two years of college credits and/or two years’ experience with project management or within the business-related field.
Strong interest in digital marketing, social media, and the transportation industry.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Basic knowledge of social media platforms and content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite, etc.).
Creative, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include advanced knowledge of English usage, including grammar and composition; of public relations principles and techniques; of accepted styles for materials released to various media; of media sources and their capabilities; of visual graphics and video techniques; of agency's objectives; of editing techniques and procedures; of graphic terminology and techniques; and of training principles and practices.
Ability is required to write and edit; to gather and organize pertinent data; to uphold and practice public relations principles and codes of ethics; to deliver informational presentations; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Familiarity with social media analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Hootsuite, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Social Media Management: Assist in managing and updating our social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) by scheduling posts, responding to messages, and interacting with followers.
Content Creation: Create engaging content, including graphics, videos, and written posts, for social media and other digital platforms that align with our brand voice as well as presentations and other written communication content such as media advisories, press releases and talking points.
Writing: Creating media advisories, press releases, talking points, and presentations for the various turnpike projects.
Campaign Support: Assist in the development and execution of online marketing campaigns and promotions to increase engagement.
Analytics Tracking: Monitor and analyze the performance of social media content and marketing campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
Market Research: Conduct research on industry trends, and social media strategies to help shape marketing initiatives.
Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team to brainstorm new ideas and strategies to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.