Intern, Office of Governor Josh Stein – Communications
At a glance
Junior Communications role at Nc. Part-time.
Pay not stated Communications salary
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What you'll do
- Write press releases and video scripts for the communications team
- Help shape memos and talking points for the office
- Follow news coverage from North Carolina and across the country
What you bring
- You are studying at undergraduate or graduate level
- You follow North Carolina news and current affairs
- You bring strong writing, speaking and media-literacy skills, with careful organization and attention to detail
- You can use Microsoft Office proficiently
Who this fits
This unpaid internship is based in Raleigh and runs during spring 2027, at twenty hours each week with some early starts. It suits a motivated student who works well with a team. Applying requires a resume, cover letter and a nonacademic writing sample.
From the employer
Agency
Office of the GovernorDivision
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Student Intern (S)Position Number
Grade
PORT 12About Us
North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.
Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.
Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!
Description of Work
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
The Office of the Governor of North Carolina is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented interns to support the work of the Communications Team. The intern will draft written materials, including press releases and video scripts, contribute to memos and talking points, and monitor local and national media. This internship is an unpaid internship opportunity,
Internship Details:
Location: Raleigh, NC
Schedule: 20 hours/week- some early mornings required
Term: Spring 2027
Management Preferences
Qualifications:
- Currently Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate course of study
- Demonstrated interest in North Carolina news and current events
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Self-motivated team player
- Excellent written, verbal, and media literacy communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Preferred: Experience with TVEyes
How to Apply
Attach the 3 following supplemental documents when applying to the internship.
- resume
- cover letter
- writing sample that reflects a nonacademic style (a blog post, news article, personal statement, etc).
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
La-Deana Jones McDougaldRecruiter Email:
LADEANA.MCDOUGALD@NC.GOV
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