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Job Description:
This internship is a great opportunity for students studying Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations who want hands-on experience in digital content creation, branding, and strategic communications.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop creative content for social media, newsletters, and digital campaigns.
• Draft and edit communication materials including press releases, articles, talking points, and website copy.
• Design graphics and visual materials using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Assist with media campaign strategy, monitoring engagement, and analyzing reach.
• Collaborate with the communications team to brainstorm and execute content strategies.
• Support video and photography projects as needed, with an emphasis on storytelling and message alignment.
• Ensure consistent branding and tone across platforms and communication materials.
Application Review: March 1st, 2027
Application Deadline: March 26th, 2027
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution) OR recently graduated (within one year) from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework or training in marketing, communications, or administrative support functions, including use of digital tools and office software. OR experience in writing, customer service, or public communications.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Experience or coursework in content creation, digital media, or public relations.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Microsoft Office.
- Understanding of social media platforms and audience engagement strategies.
- Ability to work collaboratively, meet deadlines, and manage multiple creative projects.
What You’ll Gain:
- Real-world experience developing and publishing creative content across multiple channels.
- Exposure to statewide marketing, media relations, and communication strategies.
- A portfolio of writing, design, and digital projects to showcase your skills.
- Mentorship and networking opportunities with communications professionals in public service.
Application Review: March 1st, 2027
Application Deadline: March 26th, 2027
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Benefits
Select temporary assignments are eligible for benefits! This includes health, dental, and long/short term disability.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated within one year from, an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
- Coursework or training in marketing, communications, or administrative support functions, including digital tools and office software, or experience in writing, customer service, or public communications.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Experience or coursework in content creation, digital media, or public relations.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Microsoft Office.
- Understanding of social media platforms and audience engagement strategies.
- Ability to work collaboratively, meet deadlines, and manage multiple creative projects.
Nebraska Department of Veteran Affairs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement plan is considered excellent and a central reason total compensation feels strong. Long-term security is positioned as offsetting lower base wages.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is described as comprehensive within a benefits package that helps balance modest hourly pay. Coverage is viewed alongside retirement as a core component of overall value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid leave is included within the comprehensive package and contributes to perceived total compensation value. The breadth of time off helps make moderate salaries more workable.
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What We Do
The Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs is a state agency dedicated to providing support, benefits, and assistance to veterans and their dependents within Nebraska.
