Communications Intern
Organization:
City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department
Site Supervisor: Ashley Lawson
Organization Address:
2100 Travis Street 9th floor, Houston, TX. 77002
Organization Description:
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) works to create opportunities for all Houstonians to have access to safe homes that they can afford in communities where they can thrive. Our department works closely with service providers and developers across the city to improve quality of life for Houston residents.
Primary Function:
This communications internship is 4-month long. This is an exciting position that will allow the qualified candidate to expand his/her knowledge of writing for the government sector. This individual should be a team-player with an entrepreneurial spirit, willingness to learn and ability to manage multiple tasks while adapting to shifting priorities. Depending on skillset, this individual will assist with communications tasks including, but not limited to: writing and editing, photo and video production and editing, web and social media analytics, social media content, event coordination and other communications and administrative support tasks as assigned.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Social Media:
Draft and organize social media content to promote HCD events and media coverage on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
Contribute to social media quantitative and qualitative analytics reporting
Create and coordinate content for social media campaigns and observances
Monitor and research influencers, trending topics and tools
Source content from staff and at events
General social media planning, research, reporting and coordination as assigned.
Writing and Editing:
Photo captions
Project descriptions
Copyediting
Press releases and media advisories
Photo, Video and Graphics:
Edit and format photos and videos for social media and web
Photo, video and audio editing
Photography and videography
Infographics
Gifs, animations and graphics
Digital asset management
Media Relations:
Help compile and update media contact lists
Prepare media reports on assigned subjects
Assist with press release/media advisory writing, editing, distribution, and media outreach
Assist with scheduling and coordinating of photo/video shoots
Miscellaneous Communications and Administrative Support:
Taking notes during meetings
Create and manage PowerPoint presentations
Report preparation for meetings and presentations
Event planning and coordination
General administrative and communications support as assigned.
Preferred qualifications:
Ideal candidate is an undergraduate/graduate student in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, digital media, or a development-related field
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work well with others or independently
Problem solving skills
Responsibility to complete projects by a pre-determined deadline
Ability to be flexible and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately in oral and written language
Proficient in usage of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software; other software (photo, video, etc.) a plus
Accurate and detail oriented