Social Media & Content Creator Intern - High Point Police Public Information Office

City of High Point•High Point, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The High Point Police Department is seeking a creative and motivated intern to support the department’s public information and community engagement efforts through content creation and social media. This role offers a unique opportunity to highlight the department’s officers, promote public safety initiatives and strengthen connections with the community through digital platforms. The Social Media and Content Creator intern will work with the department’s police communications specialist to develop engaging content and manage social media channels, while gaining hands-on experience in government communications.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a program in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or related field
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
Familiarity with major social media platforms and trends
Ability to exercise professionalism, discretion and confidentiality
Successful completion of background check

Nice To Haves

Experience with design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
Basic photography and/or video editing skills

Responsibilities

Create engaging and informative content for social media platforms, including photos, graphics and short-form videos
Capture photos and videos at department events, ceremonies and community outreach activities
Highlight community events, partnerships and public safety initiatives
Showcase work and stories of officers and employees in respectful and professional manner
Identify trends and suggest strategies to improve engagement
Provide support on special projects, as needed