Office of Public Information, Communications & Marketing Intern
Share
Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This internship is designed to be part-time (20 hours per week) beginning after January 1 2026 and ending before May 1 2026. Applicants must have the ability to schedule most on-site hours in Columbus between 8:00 am 5:00 pm weekdays (scheduling is flexible within these hours). If your university program offers credit for internships we will try to tailor the internship to the length/hours desired. The position is unpaid.
Application Process
Formal consideration of interested applicants responding to this job announcement will begin on October 2 2025. To be considered for this position candidates must apply online at or deliver an application by October 16 2025 and attach all of the following:
Resume
Cover letter
Writing sample
Only completed applications will be considered. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practical. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Additional details are available to candidates interested in applying by contacting the Office of Human Resources Recruiting at
Background Check Information:
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
What were looking for
Undergraduate or graduate student. Experience writing in a variety of formats (media release magazine style news article social media website internal communication) for a variety of audiences is a plus. All styles will be coached during the internship. Excel experience preferred.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
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 ourTotal 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.
The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking two Interns for the Public Information Office. The Public Information Intern supports the Office of Public Information by assisting with cross-platform content research event planning and feature article development.
What Youll Do:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Cross-Platform Communications: Support America 250 communications across platforms including the Supreme Court website and Center Source. Interact with Court staff to identify new opportunities.
Content Development: Assist with researching interviewing writing and editing stories for a large audience including the judicial and legal community public and news media. Articles include assigned judge features Supreme Court events and initiatives and stories from courts and the judiciary across the state. Interns will also be writing about case and decision summaries in a way that is compelling and accessible
Event & Program Planning: Contribute to off-site court planning and logistical preparations among other duties
Research & Analysis: Conduct research on media markets and geographic coverage areas among other fact-finding projects
STAFF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Ohio.gov is the official website for the State of Ohio. Find the government information and services you need to live, work, travel, and do business in the state.
