Senate Majority Digital Media Intern

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Senate Communications Office is seeking a creative digital media intern for the 2027 General Session. The intern will gain hands-on political communications experience by producing video content that informs Utahns about the legislative process and policy. Working with the communications team, the intern will help develop and execute social media strategies and provide real-time coverage of legislative activities. Interns are nonpartisan session staff and do not perform campaign work; the Communications Office serves all senators and maintains a neutral stance.

This is an in-office position on Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role is at-will and is not a career service position. It is scheduled to run from January 11, 2027, through March 12, 2027, with flexible start and end dates. The position typically requires about 40 hours per week during the general session, with extended hours occasionally required. Compensation is a $4,100 stipend, and the position is not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

• Strong interest in videography, video editing, and digital storytelling.
• Strong sense of narrative flow, an eye for compelling visuals, and the ability to produce quick-turnaround videos that drive engagement and bring legislative stories to life.
• Experience creating video content.
• Basic understanding of camera operation, framing, lighting, and audio.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of social media platforms and trends, and how to use them.
• Consistently demonstrate responsibility and initiative.
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects.
• Motivated, creative, detail-oriented, adaptable, and highly dependable.
• Ability to work as a team player and as an individual contributor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience filming political, governmental, or live events.
• Experience using professional camera equipment and capturing high-quality video.
• Familiarity with color correction, color grading, audio editing, or other post-production techniques.
• Ability to shoot high-quality video with proper framing, lighting, and audio.
• Familiarity with video organization and publishing platforms such as YouTube and Instagram.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time during the 2027 General Legislative Session under the direction of the deputy chief of staff to create, film, edit, and produce high-quality video content suited to the tone, pace, and professionalism of the Utah Senate.
• Assist with camera operation, filming, color correction, color grading, and audio editing.
• Produce compelling video content on quick turnaround for social media, websites, and internal communications.
• Assist with real-time coverage of legislative activities, events, and key moments during the session.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed