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Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Apr 24

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Marketing
    Media & Journalism
  • Boston

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • The successful candidate will possess and/or demonstrate:
  • Strong analytical, written and oral communication, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
  • Working knowledge of social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), with a willingness to propose creative new ways to use these mediums.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Access, and Excel.
  • Ability to gather relevant information from trusted and accurate sources.
  • Ability to multitask and effectively manage concurrent projects and communication streams.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience and expertise in the following areas will also be important considerations:
  • Awareness of the role of communications staff in a government office.
  • Knowledge of the work of the Department.
  • Experience with photo editing and graphic design software, such as Canva and Adobe InDesign.
  • Knowledge and experience in the field of public relations, marketing, communications, or digital communication.

Responsibilities

  • The Social Media and Communications Intern will perform administrative duties including:
  • Assist with distributing daily news clips.
  • Assist in the development of social media content and graphics that are engaging and informative.
  • Monitor all social media platforms for trending news, ideas, and feedback.
  • Assist in implementing plans to increase public awareness and engagement on the work of the Department.
  • Assist in the development of DPU’s internal newsletter.
  • Assist in drafting media advisories, press releases and other related content.
  • Maintain records and logs of media coverage and requests, as well as outreach activities of the office.
  • Assist in the development of collateral materials.
  • Take photos and/or video of events and meetings.
  • Assist in the development of content for DPU’s website.
  • Assist the Director of Communications on other activities and duties as assigned.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Committed to preventing disease and promoting wellness and health equity for all

Government
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health prevents illness, injury, and premature death, assures access to high quality public health and health care services, and promotes wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. We provide programs to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families.