College Intern-Digital Marketing, Cuyahoga County, 20056016

Who we are looking for:

• Communication - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and verbal formats with skills to effectively convey messaging.
• Creativity - Ability to think creatively and come up with innovative ideas to capture audience attention.
• Social Media - Familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube and the unique ways their audiences behave.
• Content Creation - Ability to create compelling and visually appealing content, including graphics, video, and written copy.
• Action Oriented - Desire to take on new opportunities with energy and enthusiasm.
• Photography/Videography - Ability to take photos and shoot video with a story in mind and understanding how to capture content to fulfill the story's requirements.
• Editing - Working knowledge of Adobe software or other video/photo editing software is a plus.
• Minimum 15-20 hours per week

What you will be doing:

• Perform or assist in a variety of visual content creation activities, including video, photography and graphics.
• Craft engaging social media posts that showcase ODOT and our employees' work.
• Develop content ideas and perform the necessary tasks to see them through to their completion.
• Assist with the coordination, creation, and maintenance of internal and external communications.
• Collaborate with internal departments to highlight their work on the roads and within the office.

Benefits to You:

-PAID Internship with the rate is based on your rank in school

-Flexible hours based around your school schedule

-Real world experience

-Our interns work year round and are eligible to participate in the intern program long as they are enrolled in an accredited college or university and are in good academic standing

-The opportunity to work on an important mission

Official Position Description:

Under supervision & training of Public Information Officer or other designated staff, uses personal computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, & Adobe InDesign) to prepare, proofread, generate copies of, & send & maintain files of the monthly newsletter & Statewide newsletter. Assists with gathering information on road closures, lane restrictions, & detours, new highway openings, road maintenance activities (e.g., snow & ice removal, road repairs), highway construction projects, & special events to assist in writing (e.g., using Microsoft Word) & distributing press releases to local & state officials, media (e.g., radio, television), & general public in response to current events.

Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate the operational efficiency of the work unit (e.g., maintains accurate records, organizes material & compiles information to assist in report preparation). Serves as backup for greeting & directing visitors (e.g., general public & couriers); answers telephone & directs incoming calls to appropriate party or takes messages; provides information about ODOT activities &/or programs by responding to inquiries received by telephone &/or email using computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook).

This is a temporary position involving various duties that will either supplement the student's major field of study and/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student's education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment.

This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29)

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing.

Communication, Marketing &/or Public Relations preferred.