Intern - Communication & Community Engagement (Spring)

The City of Fishers Public Relations & Community Engagement Department is seeking a college intern majoring in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field for an internship during the spring of 2027, with an opportunity to extend the internship through summer 2027. The spring internship is scheduled for January - May 2027, but the schedule can be flexible based on the student's class schedule ending/beginning. This would be a part-time internship, aiming for 20 - 25 hours a week, with occasional special events, including nights and weekends, throughout the internship.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Execute communications strategies for the department, including:

  • Proactively seeking digital marketing assets to include in communications and assist with creating assets if needed, including graphics, photography, and video

  • Creating social media content (including but not limited to Instagram reels, stories, etc.) to further storytelling and engagement on City of Fishers social media accounts

  • Drafting posts for the City of Fishers' social media accounts

  • Researching, interviewing, and authoring blog posts for the City’s blog

  • Drafting communications and marketing materials using the City of Fishers' digital software tools, including Sprout Social, Canva, and others

  • Actively contributing ideas to reach new audiences and strengthen community engagement

  • Assisting with content buildout of the City’s website.

• Support media relations functions, including drafting press releases and media advisories and assisting with media interviews as needed

• Collaborate with local businesses and nonprofit organizations on community engagement initiatives

• Help to coordinate and execute community engagement initiatives and special events, sometimes requiring on-site attendance

• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be age 18+, enrolled in college, and pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related degree;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented;

• Ability to organize and prioritize projects efficiently with tight deadlines;

• Experience with using social media platforms in a professional setting, including Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram (i.e. managing school club or brand accounts);

• Experience with graphic design, photography, and video;

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus;

• Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and terminology (content marketing, link building, technical audits, etc.);

• Knowledge of content management systems like WordPress, SharePoint, etc. is a plus, but not required;

• Basic knowledge of email marketing best practices is required;

• Knowledge of web technologies (such as HTML, databases, etc.) is a bonus but not required;

• Awareness of emerging web technologies;

• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);

• Creative, flexible, self-directed, problem solver with attention to detail and strong communication skills;

• Ability to take and apply project feedback quickly;

• Must be able to work in-person approximately 3 days a week totaling 20-25 hours per week;

• Must have vehicle to travel during work hours for photo and video shoots or to pick up/drop off promotional materials;

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured to drive a city vehicle required which includes at least 3 years of experience as a licensed driver not including permit time;

• Must provide your own laptop or computer from which to work;

• Must have the ability to attend some events outside of work hours (nights and weekends) for onsite video and photography.