We are looking for a Social Media/Marketing intern to join the Department of Economic Development (DED)! This internship will go through May 2021 and may be extended based on performance and business needs. We are looking for a student who can commit to working between 18 and 25 hours, at least 3 days a week. DED office hours are M-F 8am to 5pm. We will be flexible with the student’s class schedule.
Projects could include:
1. Plan and produce social media content and campaigns for multiple social media channels. Content will include highlighting Nebraska internships, things to do across the state, interesting Nebraska news, real Nebraskans’ stories, and more. To accomplish this project, the Intern will engage in researching Nebraska, interviewing people and developing a content calendar.
2. Design and create graphic and image elements (including capturing and editing photos) for the social media posts.
3. Collaborate with other DED employees on creating some of the social media posts and any short articles that will pair with a social media post.
4. Help create a visual strategy for Instagram by creating a cohesive, consistent look to align with the brand.
5. Ensure our talent attraction website (http://www.TheGoodLifeIsCalling.com) stays relevant with current things to do and new stories about people in Nebraska.
6. Create marketing materials to promote doing business in Nebraska at trade shows and to businesses considering a relocation or expansion to Nebraska.
Duties Include:
Social Media – 55%
Marketing – 20%
Graphic Design – 25%
Required qualifications:
> Should have knowledge or experience in: corporate social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, SocialToaster, etc.), graphic design, public relations and marketing strategies.
> Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Canva.
> Undergraduate sophomore or junior student currently enrolled in a college or university.
> Communications, Journalism, Business, or Marketing majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
> Top candidates will be asked to submit a portfolio and/or create content as a part of the interview process.
Preferred qualifications:
> Knowledge or experience in: WordPress updating and video production.
> Proficient in capturing and editing photos.
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