Communications & Marketing Intern

Marketing And Communications Internship

Metro is seeking a university student interested in a Marketing and Communications internship with Cincinnati's nonprofit transit authority. Responsible for supporting marketing, communications, internal communications, and community outreach in executing innovative projects and programs in support of Metro's Strategic Plan and goals.

Essential Functions:

• Draft social media posts, newsletter articles, news releases, and other copy as needed.
• Document Metro events through digital photos and video.
• Staff community events to distribute Metro information and promotional items.
• Assist in planning and executing internal and external Metro events.
• Maintain archives and records of department projects.
• Provide a positive work environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran.
• Ability to work in compliance with Metro's safety and security policies.
• Model, facilitate, and encourage exemplary internal and external customer service, open communication, collaboration, participation, and professional development among staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications Competency Statement(s):

• Communications: Excellent verbal, writing, and non-verbal skills. Clear, concise, and persuasive communicator. Excellent grammar and punctuation; familiarity of writing consistent with the AP Stylebook.
• Customer Focus: Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Entrepreneurship: Energetic, innovative self-starter committed to continuous improvement and creative problem-solving.
• Professional Integrity: Accountable, honest, fiscally responsible, with the ability to maximize resources.
• Proficiency: Ability to multi-task, excellent computer skills, high level of accuracy and attention to detail, excellent record-keeper, excellent project management skills.

Education: Should be enrolled and taking courses in marketing/public relations/communications/advertising/journalism in a college or university.

Skills & Abilities:

• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft 360 and Office products. Working knowledge or ability to learn email programs such as Constant Contact, survey programs such as Survey Monkey and website content management systems.
• Desired Skills: Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills. Experience or comfort level with basic photography. Experience or comfort level with basic digital video production. Attention to detail.

Work Environment: Business casual dress in a mostly office environment. Occasional outdoor work required at community events, etc., at which intern may wear a Metro-branded shirt; clean, neat khaki shorts and athletic shoes (weather permitting.) Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Candidates will be required to successfully pass pre-employment physical that includes a drug/alcohol screen.