Communications/Social Media/Media Relations Intern (Unpaid Intern)

Orange County, CA • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

The County of Orange is seeking a Communications/Social Media/Media Relations Intern. This unpaid internship will remain posted on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Interns will assist staff in the day-to-day activities within various County agencies, including the Social Services Agency, OC Sheriff's Department, OC Health Care Agency, and OC Waste & Recycling. Interns will perform a range of duties from basic activities to those requiring higher skill levels and professional expertise.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university majoring in public relations, political science, marketing, communications, journalism or related fields
• Recent graduates who have completed their degree in one of the above fields are also eligible to apply
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in working with Microsoft Office Suite
• Thorough knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
• Experience in developing/sharing videos via social media
• Detail oriented and reliable

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and distribution of press releases
• Providing support with social media sites
• Responding to questions from the public and community organizations
• Event planning; assisting with department newsletter
• Creating and updating media talking points
• Posting updates to the department's Intranet
• Coordinating special projects and community outreach
• Creating and updating resource material
• Interacting with other governmental and community-based organizations

Benefits

• Gain extensive experience in managing public relations, marketing and social media campaigns within a large government agency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees