What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication Intern position at Casino Reinvestment Development Authority?
The Communications Intern will assist the Public Information Officer (PIO) in supporting the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority’s (CRDA) communication strategy. This role offers hands-on experience in public relations, media outreach, and content creation for various platforms. This intern will gain exposure to government communications and community engagement initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working with the Public Information Officer, write and/or design a variety of print and electronic collateral, including but not limited to:
- Marketing collateral
- Social media (posts and graphics)
- Website CMS: landing pages, blog posts,
- E-marketing and Newsletters
- Assist in analyzing website, social media and email metrics
- Create messaging and write communications on topics including land use, development, tourism, etc.
- Focus on social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter)
- Write press releases and proactively pitch media
- Create and edit videos and postings for social media
- Take photos at various programs and events
- Participate in team meetings and brainstorms
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (Junior or Senior year preferred)
- Strong journalistic writing skills and knowledge of AP style
- Ability to multitask and produce high-quality work under tight deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows suite software and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
- Excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills with ability to alternate between styles and tones
- Flexible work schedule and availability to attend events
- Self-starter, able to work independently
- Enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
This is a paid internship ($15.92/hour) with a minimum of 15 hours per week and a maximum of 20 hours per week from May through August.
Effective September 1, 2011, the “New Jersey First Act” contains new residency requirements for most public officers and employees.
Current, new, or prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all public employers (for example, state, county, and municipal governments), public agencies, authorities, boards, bodies, commissions, public institutions of higher education, certain quasi-public entities, and all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law.
The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.
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