Communications Intern

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The Communications Intern will report directly to the Communications Manager and assist the Multimedia ProductionOperations Specialist and the MarketingPublic Relations Specialist of Meridian Township's Communications Department.

The Communications Department is responsible for providing residents with an increased access to transparency in governance with relevant information in a timely fashion. The Department oversees, creates and coordinates the writing, publication and production of all organizational communications and marketing strategies. The Communications Department also oversees the operation and production of HOMTV, the Township's Government Access Channel.

This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of multimedia production, marketing, social media and public relations. Responsibilities will include assisting with organizational communications, including live televised meetings, video promos, news stories, press releases, graphics and print materials to fulfill organizational goals and initiatives.

Duties:

• Operates production equipment in the HOMTV studio and in the field.
• Produce live meeting coverage, event coverage and multimedia content as scheduled.
• Assist with programming and scheduling of video content for playback on multimedia platforms.
• Work directly with new HOMTV Interns for training and onboarding.
• Collaborate with various Township Departments to create mixed media projects.
• Assist with content planning and deliverables to meet Township communication goals.
• Update all third-party websites with current Township events.
• Create event fliers, graphics and other marketing materials.
• Report on social media and website analytics.
• Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions, and tools for marketing and communications.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Completed or working toward a college degree (junior level and up), preferably in Communications, MarketingPublic Relations, Journalism, Broadcasting or a related field.
• Previous internship or related experience in communications or broadcasting is preferred but not required.
• Passionate about multimedia career in television production, journalism, public relations, communications, film or social media.
• Working knowledge of computers. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Google Analytics is recommended, but not required.
• A State of Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.
• Ability to work at other than regular business hours.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, communicate with others and view and produce written documents. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items of light weight and occasionally items of moderate or heavy weight.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a business office setting and often works in the studio or in the field for production. The employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but can occasionally be loud in the field.