The State of Tennessee is committed to strengthening Tennesseans through its Department of Human Services. The Communications and Marketing Intern will gain hands-on experience in internal communications, employee engagement, and recruitment marketing, while supporting HR and Learning and Organizational Development teams.
Responsibilities
Assist with social media content including video creation related to employee engagement and recruitment
Write and solicit content for weekly announcements, monthly newsletters, and other communication channels
Focus on content creation to creatively tell employee stories
Edit and produce content for external webpages related to recruitment and intranet to promote information from Human Resources and Learning and Organizational Development teams
Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of current internal communications and information flow
Research communication trends and employee engagement strategies, providing insights and recommendations to improve current practices
Help update and maintain a comprehensive content calendar to ensure timely and relevant communication of People Operations procedures, trainings, and events
Ensure that all communications and marketing materials align with the company's brand guidelines and voice
Engage in team meetings, collaborate on communications strategies, and provide support for various remote and in-person events
Create flyers, graphics and other material for events and programs as needed
Qualification
Required
Must be a rising undergraduate junior or senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university
Candidate must provide unofficial transcript from college or university
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Can work approximately 20 hours per week for the duration of the internship
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate proficiency in using Microsoft Office products and Canva
Familiarity with Adobe Suite, photography and video creation is a plus
Basic understanding of social media platforms and content creation
Creative thinker with the ability to generate and execute innovative ideas
Great organizational skills with attention to detail
Has the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to time-sensitive communication needs
Excellent interpersonal skills with the willingness to work within a team and the ability to be self-motivated for project completion
Preferred
Benefits
This is a remote position
State government is the largest employer in Tennessee, with approximately 43,500 employees in the three branches of government.
