Media and Communications Summer Fellow

City of Pinole•Pinole, CA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Communications Director in this engaging summer fellowship! This is an unpaid summer fellowship working up to 16 hours per week, Monday-Friday, working a hybrid (onsite/remote) schedule. The ideal candidate is a service-minded individual with a positive outlook, interested in public service and local government. They will work closely with the Public Information Officer, directly supporting them in utilizing media and communications strategically to achieve organizational goals through assigned projects. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate within a dynamic government organization, providing valuable experience and an insider's view into the workings of the communications division. The ideal candidate should be highly creative, proficient in visual content creation and storytelling, and skilled in leveraging new communication tools, artistry, and channels to effectively engage both internal and external audiences. The Communications Director supports a full range of initiatives that may include areas such as public relations, internal communications and government relations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited university
Interested in communications, public relations, and/or publishing
Experienced in social media content creation
Experienced with digital production/editing software
Able to travel as necessary (up to 20 percent of project schedule)
Able to create clear and engaging content and has strong writing skills
Able to multi-task and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experienced with Canva, Sharepoint, and Public Input is a plus

Responsibilities

Support the goals of the organization by developing and executing integrated communications that effectively present the City of Pinole’s vision and mission to the public
Clearly and accurately communicate safety and other public information through media and other channels
Create graphic designs for digital and print media adhering to branding guidelines
Source photos and videos, organize files in online platforms
Support efforts to increase public engagement through targeted community outreach
Create an engaged and safety-minded workforce through effective employee communications
Create visual content for social media and other internal and external communication channels
Post content to the City of Pinole’s social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, YouTube, threads and others.
Provide social media channel support
Provide meeting and event support (photography/video)
Performs other projects, as needed.