• Communications And Public Relations Internship

    MyFlorida (Tallahassee, FL)


    COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP

    Date: Jan 3, 2026

     

    The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) .

     

    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 media, 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.

    Location:

    TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33966 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33904 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33461 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32407 BIG PINE KEY, FL, US, 33043 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32901 MIAMI, FL, US, 33145 HOMOSASSA, FL, US, 34446 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32504 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32401 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33755 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34208 THE VILLAGES, FL, US, 32162 SEBRING, FL, US, 33870 PORT ST JOE, FL, US, 32456 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 ST PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33711 MADISON, FL, US, 32340 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33950 NAPLES, FL, US, 34101 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32780 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32224 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33431 OCALA, FL, US, 32674 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33919 TAMPA, FL, US, 33620 MIAMI, FL, US, 33128 FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, US, 32547 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34744 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32606 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33805 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32514 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32446 NORTH PORT, FL, US, 34287 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32536 ORANGE PARK, FL, US, 32065 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34986 SANFORD, FL, US, 32773 WILDWOOD, FL, US, 34785 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825 ORMOND BEACH, FL, US, 32174 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33881 TAMPA, FL, US, 33619 MIAMI, FL, US, 33166 MIAMI, FL, US, 33132 DAVIE, FL, US, 33314 NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, US, 34654 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34945 NICEVILLE, FL, US, 32578 SEBASTIAN, FL, US, 32958 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401 PALM BAY, FL, US, 32905 DESTIN, FL, US, 32541 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34983 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32801 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32826 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960

     

    Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee