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Marketing and PR (Public Relations) jobs revolve around promoting businesses, products, or services and managing the relationship between an organization and the public. Key characteristics of these roles include creative campaign planning, audience research, brand messaging, and media interaction. Professionals in this field aim to enhance a company's image, engage customers, and drive sales through various communication strategies and platforms. While marketing focuses on market analysis and product promotion, PR is more concerned with reputation management, crisis communication, and media relations. Both sectors require strong communication skills, adaptability, and an understanding of consumer behavior and media trends.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Governor's Summer Internship Program: The Governor’s Summer Internship Program is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation

in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels, and much more.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation: The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life

balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Hourly Wage: The hourly wage for this position traditionally starts at $16.24/hour for current undergraduate students and $17.24/hour for those that hold a Bachelor’s Degree. Location: This postion is in INDOT's Central Office, Indianapolis. Role Overview: This position will serve as a Public Relations Intern for the External Communications Division of the Indiana Department of Transportation. The Intern will be responsible for a variety of division projects and support. The objective of the position is to provide a valuable learning experience for the intern, as well as to assist the agency in completing their assignments and responsibilities.

The Intern will report to Kyleigh Cramer. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: Creating and curating engaging content Effectively utilize INDOT’s social media Perform research and market analysis activities Attend various events/construction sites around the district Communicate and build internal and external relationships Provide input on marketing initiatives Monitor media coverage on events and press releases Support implementation for the PR strategy and campaign Write media and press releases Other duties as assigned The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. What You'll Need for Success: Working towards a Bachelor Degree in Public Relations or related field Relevant work experience preferred Basic knowledge of the mission and role of INDOT Basic understanding of state policies, procedures, rules, and regulations Knowledge of state government structure, administrative procedures, and the legislative process Ability to research, draft, and edit data and reports Analytical skills Ability to handle multiple projects Ability to operate computer tools Good research and writing skills Good interpersonal and communication skills suitable for a wide variety of contacts Confidence and ability to learn on the job and adapt quickly to changing circumstances Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, interaction, national origin, ancestry, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel have you the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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