Communications/Public Relations Intern

Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association • Denver, CO

1d • $20 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

Colorado PERA seeks a dedicated and passionate Communications/Public Relations intern to assist with external and internal communications. The intern will work with a 16-member Communications team with writing, research, design and marketing. The position is up to 20 hours per week from June through December and is flexible to accommodate academic schedules. The internship is designed to provide professional experience and develop communications skills; it does not require academic credit to be earned. We are Colorado’s public pension fund committed to providing secure and sustainable retirement benefits for public employees. Our communications team plays a vital role in informing and engaging our stakeholders, including members, retirees, the media, policymakers, and the public. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Communications/Public Relations Intern to join our team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public-sector communications, media relations, digital marketing, and content creation. The ideal candidate will be a current college student or recent graduate with a background in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program or a recent graduate in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to detail
• Basic understanding of media relations, AP Style and press release writing
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication strategies
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with email marketing tools (e.g., SendGrid, Mailchimp, Constant Contact) is a plus
• Knowledge of website content management systems is a plus (e.g., WordPress)

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and proofread press releases, news advisories, and other public-facing content
• Assist in creating content for social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook)
• Support the development of email marketing campaigns and newsletters
• Contribute to website content updates and assist with basic web content management
• Monitor media coverage and assist in preparing media reports
• Research communication trends and best practices
• Assist with event coordination, internal communications, and other entry-level communications tasks as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Gain valuable experience working with a public sector communications team
• Build a portfolio of professional writing and digital content
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments
• Opportunity to network with communications and policy professionals
• Opportunity to work from home up to two days per week.
• Eligibility dependent upon factors detailed in PERA's Work from Home Policy.
• health, dental and vision coverage - eligibility starts the first day of the month following the date of hire for most plans
• generous paid time off and volunteer hours
• pension and retirement plans, including PERA’s defined benefit plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and 401(k) employer match, as applicable
• tuition assistance
• free, convenient on-site parking or RTD subsidy
• free on-site fitness center to stay active
• employee assistance program
• training, leadership and mentoring programs and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern