Summer Intern- Communications

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Summer Intern- Communications

State Role Title:Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $21.00 per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location:COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE

Dates: June 1-August 7 2026

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Launch Your Communications Career at Virginia DMV

Real projects. Real impact. Work youll be proud to call your own.

Looking for a communications internship where your work actually goes live This is a hands-on experience focused on meaningful projects. Youll draft press releases that get published create social content that gets posted and write copy that appears on DMVs website building real world experience and portfolio youll be proud to put your name on.

Why DMV Communications

The Virginia DMV is not just about licenses and registrations. We serve 6.2 million licensed drivers monitor the trucking industry operate the Highway Safety Office and support transportation policy. That means our Communications Office manages everything from high visibility public communications to safety campaigns to digital transformation and you will be right in the middle of it.

Create content that reaches millions of Virginians across every channel.

Youll rotate through external communications internal comms social media and digital strategygetting hands-on experience across the full spectrum of public-sector communications.

What Youll Actually Do:

External Communications:

Draft and publish press releases (yes really published)

Develop content for reports

Create and update web copy

Internal Communications:

Contribute to employee newsletter

Hunt down newsworthy stories across the agency

Gather quotes take photos publishonintranetand employee newsletter

Social Media & Digital:

Create original content for DMVs social channels

Help develop and execute multi-part campaigns

Support paid advertising strategy

Asist withsocialmediacustomer service

Special Projects:

Support Mobile ID outreach and enrollment efforts

Engage with business partners and recruit new businesses to accept Mobile ID

Your Portfolio When Youre Done:

Published press releases

Web content live on

Social media campaigns with real engagement metrics

Newsletter articles intranetcopy and photography

Campaign strategy documentation

Translation:Youllleave with a portfolio that proves you can write create and manage multi-channel communications in a professional environment.

What Youll Learn:

Public-sector communications strategy

Writing for different audiences (press public employees stakeholders)

Digital content creation and social media management

Professional mentorship from experienced communicators

At least 18 years of age at the start of employment/internship
As of May 2026 must have completed at least 2 semesters (24 credit hours) and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a two or four-year college/university
Recent graduates (May 2026 or December 2025) are also eligible to apply
Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (exceptions can apply in extenuating circumstances)
Strong communication presentation and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams)
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week during the summer internship program
Must be able to work on-site

Additional Considerations

Recently graduated with an associates or bachelors degree in December 2025 or May 2026 OR as of May 2026 completed at least 4 semesters (48 credit hours) and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a two or four-year college/university - Majoring in Mass Communications Marketing Journalism or Public Relations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone:

Email: DMV Employment

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Required Experience:

Intern

Title: Summer Intern- CommunicationsState Role Title:Admin and Office Spec IIIHiring Range: $21.00 per hourPay Band: 3Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesLocation:COMMUNICATIONS OFFICEDates: June 1-August 7 2026Agency Website:Recruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesLaunch Your Communications C...