Communication Intern

Position Type:
CLASSIFIED/INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT

Date Posted:
7/25/2019

Location:
COMMUNICATIONS

Position Title: Communications Intern

Work Locations: Stevenson Administration Building and Waverley Administration Center
616 Richland Street / 1225 Oak Street, Columbia, South Carolina

Position Details: The Richland One Office of Communications is seeking an intern with the ability to communicate well, learn quickly and work independently. Compensation – $10.00/hour

Work Schedule: Approximately 15-20 hours/week (arrangements may be made to suit school schedules, etc.)

Duties:
Assist the Public Information Manager

• Assist with news releases and other projects/assignments on an ongoing basis.Assist with maintenance and updates to the district's Points of PrideManage media tracking data

Assist the Broadcast Communication Specialists (Richland One TV)

• Obtain images and B-roll (via in-field and studio camera operation) for Richland One TV

• Potential opportunities to host ROTV shows/other on-camera work

Assist the Marketing Coordinator

• Design and implement social media strategy to align with district goals and communications planGenerate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily (e.g. original text, photos, videos and news) on various Richland One social media platformsStay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications

Perform General Office of Communications Duties

• Assist with daily functions of the Communications Office including, but not limited to, answering phones, proofreading, issuing Golden Activities Passes for senior citizens, etc.Communications staff persons will communicate projects on an ongoing basis and will include expected outcomes and deadlines.Assist with monitoring and keeping the website and intranet up to date.Assist with student and staff recognitions.Assist with special events (Hall of Fame Gala, Principal for a Day initiative, etc.).Other duties as assigned

Skills Required:

• Willingness to learn new skills and work in a team environmentStrong writing skills and basic photography skillsStrong computer skills in using PC and Mac (InDesign, Excel, Word, Photoshop)Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skillsSelf-motivated, reliable, flexible, creative and detail-oriented

Contact: Edith Caudle
Public Information Manager
Richland One Office of Communications
1616 Richland Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201
edith.caudle@richlandone.org
(803) 231-7510 or 231-7504