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Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Communications Intern - Summer 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee
Communications Intern
Summer 2025: June 2 - August 8
About Our Program
The purpose of the COT Communications Internship is to help undergraduate and/or graduate students with a Communications emphasis further cultivate their skills through a real-life work experience. This internship provides the opportunity to support important external and internal communications initiatives for a Middle Tennessee top workplace to help fulfill its mission to make government work better for the State of Tennessee.
The Communications Internship will provide the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Comptroller’s Communications Team at the Comptroller’s main office location in Nashville, Tennessee and regularly interface with Office leaders and staff. The intern will participate in a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, writing; researching; developing high-quality materials and messages; supporting the Office’s website and social media platforms; assisting with photography and video projects; and presenting of Office events.
The internship will require a candidate who will report in-person to the office. Candidates should be available at least three days per work week.
Location
Communications internship opportunities are based out of Nashville, Tennessee. The internship will require a candidate who will report in-person to the office. Candidates should be available at least three days per work week. Depending on the assignment, interns may have the opportunity for limited travel during the summer. Typical travel opportunities are in the Nashville area; however, some may allow for travel to other parts of Tennessee.
Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a junior, senior, or graduate student working toward a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or higher in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a related field. Knowledge of and experience working in a professional setting is a plus.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of media, public relations, and project management either through coursework or employment experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills using AP Style
Ability to manage time effectively
Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet research tools
Experience with photography, video, graphic design, and Adobe Create Cloud is a plus
Duties & Responsibilities:
Throughout the internship, duties and responsibilities could include:
Researching, creating, updating, and posting online content, including news and updates, feature stories, employee and leadership profiles, infographics, and other resources
Publishing content using our content management system
Interviewing and taking photos of COT staff
Assisting with special projects and Office events
Assisting in Office video production
Drafting news releases, media alerts, and other communications materials
Writing, proofreading, fact-checking, and editing communications materials
Conducting research related to major projects, promotional campaigns, or events
Participating in ad hoc projects and tasks as needed
Compensation
Interns are paid $24 per hour via a third-party company. This position may require in-state day travel. Internship-related travel will be reimbursed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pursuant to the Comptroller of the Treasury’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the Office is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the Comptroller’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, transgender and gender identity status, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
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