House Minority Communications & Digital Media Intern

About the role

This is a temporary internship for the 2027 General Legislative Session, supporting the House Minority Staff Director and members of the minority caucus of the Utah House of Representatives. The intern will work full‑time on‑site at the Capitol Hill office in Salt Lake City, Utah (84114).

Responsibilities

• Implement issues strategy, media plan, and messaging under the direction of the Minority Staff Director.
• Create and curate content for social media (graphics, images, short‑form videos), the weekly caucus newsletter, and website.
• Capture high‑quality photographs and videos of legislators and events.
• Attend hearings and committee meetings during the legislative session and help the caucus track important issues.
• Track and analyze social media performance, media mentions, and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Experience or education in journalism, public relations, political science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of current trends and effective practices in media production, communication, and dissemination across written, oral, and visual formats.
• Ability to work with advocates and champion Minority Caucus priorities through print and digital media.
• Skilled in capturing and editing photos and videos and creating content for social media distribution.
• Experience in collecting and organizing information or data in a clear and concise manner.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Pay

A lump‑sum stipend of $4,100 will be paid for the internship.

Schedule

The work hours are typically 40 hours per week during the general legislative session (mid‑January through early March 2027). Extended work hours may occasionally be required.