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New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.

Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources. We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard-working and committed to serving low- and moderate-income families. Our mission is far reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development. We partner regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders.

Achieving this mission requires a wide range of skills and backgrounds in public policy, administration, real estate, architecture, finance, law, and many other areas of expertise. We seek to provide a workplace environment that is productive, flexible, accountable, ethical, and caring. Our employees are empowered to make a difference where they live and work. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement, and family-friendly policies.

The Public Information Office (PIO) identifies opportunities to promote agency activities and initiatives, serves as HCR’s liaison with the media, and plans and executes public events. PIO values professionals that enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and who have the skills required to effectively support the department’s mission to provide the public and media with timely and accurate information and to enhance communications and relationships between New Yorkers and the agency.

Internship Summary

The intern will gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, and event production within a high-impact, public-sector context. They will develop skills in video editing, graphic design, and analytics while working on real-world projects that promote community development and social good. By assisting in the production of engaging, short-form content, the intern has the opportunity to learn how PIO utilizes a variety of modern tools to amplify the visibility of HCR’s work. Exposure to HCR’s work in NYC and beyond will provide networking opportunities and insight into public policy and housing initiatives. The intern will also have a platform to showcase their talents on a larger scale, building a portfolio with meaningful content.

+ Create and edit short-form video content (:30 seconds or less) for social media platforms (e.g., TikTok, Instagram Reels, X), focusing on affordable housing and community development.

+ Schedule and post video content to social media channels, ensuring consistent branding and timely engagement.

+ Assist at local events (e.g., ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings) by capturing video footage, taking photos, and supporting event logistics to learn content production processes.

+ Support digital / print design projects (e.g., social media graphics, marketing materials) .

+ Collaborate on content strategy meetings and develop short- and long-term projects that will highlight the Agency's community renewal efforts.

+ Monitor social media analytics to assess content performance and suggest improvements.

Qualifications

+ Current college student or recent graduate in communications, media production, marketing, or a related field.

+ Proven experience creating short-form video content (:30 or less), with a portfolio showcasing work on platforms like TikTok or Instagram Reels.

+ Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or Final Cut Pro)

+ Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Indesign) for simple graphic tasks

+ Strong organizational skills for scheduling social media posts and assisting with event logistics.

+ Excellent communication skills and a passion for using content creation for social good (e.g., promoting affordable housing, community resilience).

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, ideally based in or near Albany, NY or New York, NY

+ Preferred: Familiarity with social media analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social) and an interest in government, community development or public policy.