COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP
Requisition No: 853400
Agency: Multiple
Working Title: Internship
Salary: To Be Determined by the Agency
Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2026
Communications and Public Relations Internship
State of Florida
Opportunities are located throughout Florida
Internship Overview and Responsibilities:
The State of Florida is seeking motivated individuals to join our workforce. Our internship opportunities offer bright, highly motivated college students and recent graduates a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the operations of state government while obtaining valuable on-the-job training. As a communications and public relations intern, responsibilities may include:
- Developing press materials, such as fact sheets, media advisories, and talking points as needed.
- Writing for social media and other online communications platforms. Help grow the agency's online presence.
- Monitoring media outlets and news stories related to the agency. Developing responses to inquiries received from media outlets.
- Maintaining and updating mailing and contact lists, media clips, and multimedia files.
- Preparing and distributing materials for meetings, track takeaways, and manage correspondence.
- Assisting with research and drafting of reports, presentation materials, and other documents.
- Helping schedule and organize events and drafting communications materials.
Applications are accepted year-round. Internships may be paid or unpaid and there is no guarantee of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of or experience with AP style, with the ability to write in different formats.
- Knowledge of social meida, professional networking sites, and other online communication tools.
- Proofreading skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
- Excellent research skills.
- Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
- Professional and positive attitude, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access...).
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be currently enrolled or graduated within the last twelve months from an accredited college or university degree program. No experience required for this position.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 MIAMI, FL, US, 33166 MIAMI, FL, US, 33145 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34983 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32780 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32606 NORTH PORT, FL, US, 34287 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32401 WILDWOOD, FL, US, 34785 DAVIE, FL, US, 33314 PORT ST JOE, FL, US, 32456 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32446 DESTIN, FL, US, 32541 TAMPA, FL, US, 33620 SEBRING, FL, US, 33870 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33431 HOMOSASSA, FL, US, 34446 SEBASTIAN, FL, US, 32958 ORANGE PARK, FL, US, 32065 TAMPA, FL, US, 33619 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32901 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32224 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 BIG PINE KEY, FL, US, 33043 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32826 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33755 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34208 MIAMI, FL, US, 33128 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32536 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960 ORMOND BEACH, FL, US, 32174 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33881 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33950 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 ST PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33711 MIAMI, FL, US, 33132 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33904 NICEVILLE, FL, US, 32578 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33805 FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, US, 32547 THE VILLAGES, FL, US, 32162 PALM BAY, FL, US, 32905 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32407 OCALA, FL, US, 32674 SANFORD, FL, US, 32773 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32801 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32504 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33966 NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, US, 34654 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202 NAPLES, FL, US, 34101 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33919 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34744 MADISON, FL, US, 32340 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34945 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34986 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33461 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32514 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee