Communications Intern

Position Title Communications Intern Rate of Pay $17.50 Position Purpose Assists the Communications Department with a variety of content, digital production and administrative duties related to communications and PR efforts for the annual OC Fair, year‑round events, OC Fair & Event Center and its related entities and programs such as Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall. This is a seasonal position not to exceed 122 days. Essential Functions Writes content for digital communications, newsletters, social media and websites. Shoots and edits photos and video for various platforms. Assists with social media efforts by shooting photography, videography and drafting posts for review. Supports communications projects as assigned by performing tasks including uploading visual assets, tagging and organizing print and visual data, streamlining files and administrative tasks such as logging information. Updates databases, website sections and various types of lists as assigned. Escorts media representatives when directed. Maintains records and files as directed. Performs computer data input and generates reports as requested. This document in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Qualifications Good writing and communication skills necessary. Photography and videography shooting and editing skills required – desktop and mobile. Must be proficient in social media etiquette and demonstrate the ability to successfully post on all social media channels. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks. Excellent customer service and teamwork skills. Ability to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid CA driver’s license. Writing samples requested; a writing exercise will be administered during the interview process. Preferences Possess a valid CA Driver's License. Self-starter with an outgoing personality. A high-energy person would be most successful in a fast-paced environment. Communications or journalism experience/education preferred. Experience working in a professional office environment preferred. Newsletter content experience desired. Website content experience preferred. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. Occasionally required to walk and must constantly use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment at indoor and outdoor locations, in all types of weather. Reasonable accommodations may be made. The noise level is usually moderately quiet, however louder noise levels may be experienced while working in an outdoor location, or while in exhibit buildings and structures. Job Description Acknowledgment The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change. Will be required to perform other duties as directed, requested or assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr OC Fair & Event Center