N.C. Department of Information Technology · 14 hours ago
NCDOT HBCU Communications Intern
Wake County, NC
Internship
Onsite
InternThe N.C. Department of Information Technology is seeking a dynamic and creative intern for their Communications Office. The intern will assist with communications, outreach, and content creation, gaining hands-on experience in crafting messaging and developing multimedia materials for a large public organization.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Strategic thinker with strong organizational skills
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced office environment and evolving deadlines
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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