NCDOT HBCU Communications Intern

State of North Carolina

1d•Onsite

About The Position

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. Summer 2026 (May 2026 - July 2026) Full-time Work Schedule, Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week Position: Communications Intern- Communications Office Location: 1 Wilmington St. Raleigh NC, 27601 Internship Duration: 10-week internship (May 26, 2026-July 31, 2026) Communications at the North Carolina Department of Transportation The Communications team at NCDOT plays a vital role in connecting the department's mission, goals, and projects with the public, stakeholders, and employees. This team manages a wide range of responsibilities, including media relations, public outreach, content creation, and internal communications. Through strategic storytelling, visual design, and digital platforms, Communications ensures transparency and engagement while promoting NCDOT’s impact on transportation infrastructure and safety across North Carolina. By crafting clear, effective messaging, the team helps foster trust and collaboration between NCDOT and the communities it serves. Job Summary: The Communications Office at the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking a dynamic and creative intern to assist with communications, outreach, and content creation. This internship offers hands-on experience in crafting messaging, developing multimedia materials, and contributing to key communication strategies for a large public organization. The intern will interact with various team members and senior leadership, gaining exposure to high-profile projects and initiatives.

Requirements

Academic background or interest in public relations, marketing, media relations, communications, or writing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to create clear, engaging content for a variety of audiences and platforms.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, Lightroom).
Familiarity with social media platforms and communication tools.
Creativity, adaptability, and strong organizational skills.
Ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field.
Must be a currently enrolled full-time student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited or recently graduated from a North Carolina Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI) within the past year.
24 credit hours completed.
Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale)
Has legal right to work in the U.S. and do not need sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinker with strong organizational skills.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced office environment and evolving deadlines.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Assist with project outreach by supporting communication plans and strategies.
Write press releases, articles, internal newsletter content, and social media posts.
Create basic graphics, photos, videos, and multimedia content for websites, social media, and presentations.
Help manage social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter/X, and YouTube.
Collaborate with team members to develop professional presentations and communication materials.
Support internal and external communications by translating complex information into clear messaging.
Gain exposure to web management, media relations, marketing, and public records requests.
Attend meetings and support Communications Office initiatives as assigned.
Use tools such as Cision, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint to support daily work.
Manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines while maintaining professionalism.