Intern, Office of Governor Josh Stein – Communications

Agency

Office of the Governor

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Student Intern (S)

Position Number

Grade

PORT 12

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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 unpaid with a one-time stipend. 

 

Internship Details:

Location:  Raleigh, NC

Schedule: 15 weeks (10 hours/week-some early mornings required)

Term Dates: August 17, 2026 – December 4, 2026

Compensation: Internship offers a competitive one-stipend of $560.00.

 

Key roles duties:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate 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

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample that reflects a non-academic 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 McDougald

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]