Intern - Digital Media

City of Lancaster

2 days ago

Salary: $15+/hr
Location: PA, PA, PA, US
Type: Internship
Department: IT
Seniority: Internship
Source: GovernmentJobs

Description

The City of Lancaster is seeking a creative and motivated Digital Media Intern to support the Mayor’s Office communications and public engagement efforts. This intern will focus on creating short-form video and visual content that helps tell the story of the City of Lancaster’s work in a clear, engaging, and resident-friendly way. This role is ideal for a student interested in digital media, communication, journalism, marketing, or public service who wants hands-on experience creating content for real audiences in a local government setting.

Plan, shoot, and edit short-form video content for the City of Lancaster’s digital platforms
Capture video and photos at City events, press conferences, community meetings, and other public spaces
Edit content into concise, accessible, and engaging videos suitable for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook
Add captions, on-screen text, and basic graphics to improve clarity and accessibility
Assist with content planning and brainstorming story ideas that highlight City initiatives, services, and employees
Organize and maintain a library of photos and video assets
Support the Mayor’s Office communications team with other digital media tasks as needed

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (communication, media studies, journalism, marketing, film/video, or a related field)
Demonstrated interest in short-form video and digital storytelling
Experience creating content for social media platforms
Experience shooting and editing video using a smartphone or camera
Comfort using video editing tools (e.g., Edits, CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with captioning and accessibility best practices
Basic graphic design or motion graphics experience
Photography skills
Ability to write concise, clear captions or scripts
Ability to read/write/speak Spanish

Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Interest in public service and local government communications
Proven ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English
Proven ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate successfully with others
Proven ability to adapt to new or changed situations and to show flexibility in making improvements in work processes and operations
Proven ability to commit to excellence in service and to continuous improvement
Commitment to equity and the City of Lancaster’s Core Values (Quality, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect)

Learning Opportunities
The intern will gain experience in:

Digital communications in a Mayor’s Office
Short-form video production for public-sector audiences
Covering events and initiatives in a municipal environment
Working within brand, legal, and accessibility guidelines
Understanding how local government communicates with residents

Compensation

$15/hour, up to 130 hours
Not eligible for benefits
The City will work with the intern’s college advisors to aid the intern in receiving academic credit for the internship experience

Skills

Graphic Design