What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Intern position at City of Hastings?
Summary
The Communications Intern assists the Communications Coordinator with a variety of digital communications tasks and projects, including developing social media content, writing articles, updating web content, ensuring web and social media are ADA compliant, and helping with events and community initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
The Communications Intern assists the Communications Coordinator with a variety of digital communications tasks and projects, including developing social media content, writing articles, updating web content, ensuring web and social media are ADA compliant, and helping with events and community initiatives.
Successful candidates may be employed for up to 6 months.
The position is open until filled.
Priority review of applications begins January 11, 2024.
Examples of Duties- Review the City’s content calendar and create content and graphics for the City’s social media channels.
- Manage social media and web content for specific projects, like Restaurant Week, the Holiday Lights display, Summer Levee Park programs and more.
- Use tools like Adobe InDesign, Premiere, Canva or similar tools to develop posters, videos, reels, and posts to effectively convey a story.
- Review web content for proper ADA compliance, including alt tags, broken links, design concerns and more.
- Add meta descriptions to web pages for improved SEO.
- Monitor web traffic and recommend web navigation changes.
- Take photos in the community of city projects and events to be used online and in city publications.
- Track social media and website metrics.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Enrolled in marketing, communication, or related degree programs at a regionally accredited college or university.
- Experience with Windows-based environment.
- Experience with social media tools, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter).
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with website content management systems.
- Experience in writing for the public.
- Experience working with colleagues and the public.
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