Intern - Communication & Community Engagement (Fall)

About the role

The City of Fishers Public Relations & Community Engagement Department is seeking a college Intern majoring in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field for an internship during the fall of 2026, with an opportunity to extend the internship through spring 2027. The fall internship is scheduled for August - December 2026, but the schedule can be flexible based on the student's class schedule ending/beginning. This would be a part-time internship, aiming for 20-25 hours a week, with occasional special events, including nights and weekends, throughout the internship.

Responsibilities

• Execute communications strategies for the department, including: Proactively seeking digital marketing assets to include in communications and assist with creating assets if needed, including graphics, photography, and video
• Create social media content (including but not limited to Instagram reels, stories, etc.) to further storytelling and engagement on City of Fishers social media accounts
• Draft posts for the City of Fishers' social media accounts
• Research, interview, and author blog posts for the City’s blog
• Draft communications and marketing materials using the City of Fishers' digital software tools including Sprout Social, Canva, and others
• Actively contribute ideas to reach new audiences and strengthen community engagement
• Support content buildout of the City’s website
• Auxiliary with media relations functions, including drafting press releases and media advisories and assisting with media interviews as needed
• Collaborate with local businesses and nonprofit organizations on community engagement initiatives
• Help to coordinate and execute community engagement initiatives and special events, sometimes requiring onsite attendance
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• Must be age 18+
• Enrolled in college, pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related degree
• Valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a city vehicle which includes at least 3 years of driving experience and motor vehicle report review
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize projects efficiently with tight deadlines required
• Experience with using social media platforms in a professional setting, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (i.e. managing school club or brand accounts) required
• Experience with graphic design, photography, and video required
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and terminology (content marketing, link building, technical audits, etc.) required
• Knowledge of content management systems like WordPress, SharePoint, etc. is a plus, but not required
• Basic knowledge of email marketing best practices is required
• Knowledge of web technologies (such as HTML, databases, etc.) is a bonus but not required
• Awareness of emerging web technologies
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Computer: Personal laptop or computer for work purposes
• Vehicle: Must have vehicle to travel during work hours for photo and video shoots or to pick up/drop off promotional materials
• Ability to attend some events outside of work hours (nights and weekends) for onsite video and photography required