Digital Communications Intern (paid in-person) Fall 2026

New Jersey Casino Control Commission•Atlantic City, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Policy Planning & Development (“PPD”) Unit of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission monitors financial trends and emerging technologies in casino operations. It identifies and evaluates economic conditions, performs studies, and prepares charts and graphs for internal use and Commission publications like its Annual Report and website. The Digital Communications Intern will contribute to the agency's digital and social media strategy and content creation, help develop awareness campaigns and posts, and update public materials such as brochures and fact sheets. The intern will also monitor the agency's online presence, suggest improvements for visibility and public engagement on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube, research community outreach opportunities, and may assist with graphic design and live streaming of public meetings and events.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Actively pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or law degree at a participating accredited academic institution on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester credit hours for undergraduate or 9 semester credit hours for a graduate/law student).
Knowledge of digital platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Internet research required.
Ability to plan and execute the tactics needed to achieve increased digital / social visibility.
Attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task.
Excellent communication skills are essential.
New Jersey residency is required in accordance with the New Jersey First Act, P.L. 2011, c.70.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Nice To Haves

Sincere interest in communications or public relations of a governmental regulatory agency.
Previous office experience is preferred.
Background in marketing, project management, writing, and/ or graphic design.
Communication skills such as writing, copyediting, messaging, branding, marketing, digital / social media and public relations are desired.
Graphic design skills and Canva experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

Contribute to innovative digital / social media strategy and content creation to effectively communicate agency initiatives.
Help prepare awareness campaigns and digital / social media posts for programs.
Help develop and update public material such as brochures and fact sheets.
Monitor online presence and suggest opportunities and tactics to increase visibility and improve public engagement on digital platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
Research and suggest community outreach opportunities.
May assist in graphic design and live streaming of public meetings and events.
Provide status reports and participate in staff meetings as required.
May be required to complete one or more projects.
Other duties may also be assigned.