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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN COMMUNICATIONS!

 

Apply by April 30, 2025

 

Organization Description

The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) provides business solutions for state and local governments, universities and colleges, suppliers and small businesses. DOAS' product and service offerings encompass a broad spectrum that includes purchasing, risk management, enterprise human resources, fleet support services and surplus property. 

Job Description

The DOAS Communications and Marketing Team seeks a dynamic self-starter to assist agency communications and marketing efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to hone research, writing, design, videography, and content management skills while experiencing various aspects of business-to-business communications and customer service initiatives.

 

Responsibilities

Assists with writing, designing, researching and other communications projects for the DOAS Office of Communications and Marketing. 

 

Under general supervision:

  • Assist with writing content for the DOAS website, newsletters, promotional materials, and marketing collateral.
  • Assist in writing and designing print and digital collaterals, such as posters, brochures, one-pagers, display ads, etc., in support of DOAS campaigns.
  • Draft blog posts and other written communications.
  • Assist with creating presentations. 
  • Support communications team with social media strategy execution, including creating content.
    • Develop and execute social media and digital strategies across key platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and YouTube.
    • Social media content creation and monitor analytics to optimize performance
    • Develop an annual social channel strategy for existing and emerging channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube).
  • Assist in managing the library of photos, videos and B-roll. 
  • Assist with logistics, runs of shows, promotions, website updates, and more as related to events.
  • Create promotional videos and take photos for events, campaigns, etc.
  • Work with the communications team to maintain and update contact lists. 
  • Support the communications department in a wide variety of day-to-day tasks and requests.

 

Required Skills

  • Excellent communications skills
  • Writing ability — Clear, grammatically correct English, knowledge of AP style
  • Email marketing: Experience with MailChimp  
  • Computer skills: Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; intermediate knowledge of Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Canva; intermediate knowledge of social media content posting/analytics; experience using Web tools a plus
  • Video experience: Experience with video editing and production; knowledge of Premiere Pro and Express a plus
  • Creative: Have a creative design eye and ability to deliver curated content (text, image and video)

 

Seeking a graduate or undergraduate student with a minimum of three (3) upper-level courses in communications, journalism, public relations, or English.

 

Position Location

200 Piedmont Avenue in the Sloppy Floyd Building; near the Georgia State Capitol and on the MARTA rail line.

Remote (must have dedicated office/workspace)

 

Position Available

Internship is available through December 31, 2025.

Internship is 29 hours per week, flexible workday around class schedule. 

 

Hourly pay: $15.00

 

Please email a resume, transcript, appropriate writing sample, design sample and cover letter describing your interest in the position, applicable skills and coursework to recruiter@doas.ga.gov.The writing and design sample may be a class assignment or other brief piece that illustrates writing and design abilities. 

 

Minimum Qualifications

Student enrolled in a Georgia high school, technical college, or university/college. Must be currently enrolled during the internship.

DOAS participates in a hybrid work environment and 

Telework is encouraged with some days in the office required.

 

https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/communications-intern-66846

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.  Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DOAS is an equal-opportunity employer.