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State of Missouri · 21 hours ago

Intern - Communications - Spring/Summer 2026

Jefferson City, MO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Winter

The State of Missouri is seeking a part-time Communications intern in the Office of the Director at the Missouri Department of Agriculture. This internship offers a dynamic, skill-building experience in agricultural communications, focusing on photography, videography, graphic design, and social media engagement.

AgricultureGovernmentInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Photography - shooting various photo stories and providing event coverage

Videography - shooting and editing for website, social media use and various Department video requests

Graphic design - create print and website graphics for the Department, including websites, brochures, handouts, signage, etc

Special Events - help plan and assist with special events during the internship as needed

Social media - assist our team in growing our social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Flickr

Writing - support writing needs of the Department, including news releases, editorial pieces and website content

Assist with monthly Employee Newsletter and current weekly e-blast

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuitePhotographyVideographyGraphic designSocial mediaEvent planningInterest in agriculture

Required

Must be a current college student with a minimum 3.0 GPA pursuing a degree in Agricultural Communications, Digital Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field

Ability to work at the MDA office in Jefferson City a minimum of 12 hours per week in the Spring (mid-January to mid-May) and full time in the summer

Beginners' knowledge, at minimum, of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Understanding of basic photography and graphic design principles

Beginning to intermediate knowledge of videography

Interest in Missouri agriculture