full-time
Position start date: January 5th-March 14th
Location: On-cite
Job Type: Full-time during the 2024 General Legislative Session
Hours per Week: 40
Job Category: PR & General COMMS
Counts for 399R credit? yes
Counts for 496R credit? yes
Wage/Salary: $4000
Application Deadline: November 26th, 2024
QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
● Excellent writing skills.
● Solid understanding of the different social media platforms.
● Consistent demonstration of responsibility and initiative.
● Ability to complete tasks under deadlines while managing multiple projects.
● Motivated, creative, detail-oriented, adaptable and dependable.
● Team player who also excels as an individual contributor.
● Bachelor’s degree, currently pursuing a degree from a university/college or relevant work experience. Communications or related field programs are preferred but not required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
● Graphic design knowledge/skill
● Experience creating social media.
● Photography experience
The Utah Senate Minority caucus is looking for a communications intern willing to contribute and provide support with various tasks during the 2024 General Session. This is a tremendous opportunity for anyone seeking to learn more about the legislative process and gain hands-on communications experience.
DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES
● Work full-time during the 2024 General Legislative Session to coordinate and maximize print and social media exposure. The position may require some after-hours work.
● Assist in writing and creating social media posts.
● Assist in preparing, writing and editing weekly newsletters, blog posts and press releases.
● Assist in researching, writing and editing op-ed pieces, talking points, presentations and graphics for various topics.
● Take and tag pictures of senators, committee meetings and Capitol events.
● Monitor and track local news.
● Film and edit videos.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Email the following documents to utahsenate@le.utah.gov with the subject line “Communications Intern” Required Documents
● Cover letter
● Resume
● Two writing samples (op-eds, feature articles, blog posts or press releases preferred) Preferred Samples (in addition to the required documents listed above)
● A video sample showcasing filming and editing capabilities
● Photos highlighting photography skills
● A graphic design sample (Adobe, Canva or similar platform with original graphics)
● The link to any social media platforms you’ve managed or screenshots of posts you’ve created
● Two to three references Including one or more examples from the “preferred samples” section is highly encouraged and will help you stand out as an applicant.
COMPANY NAME AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Utah Senate Minority Caucus at the Utah State Legislature
https://www.utahsenatedemocrats.org/
SUPERVISOR CONTACT INFO
McGrath, Mackenzie
Communications Director
mmcgrath@le.utah.gov