Communications Intern
Apply at bit.ly/cd13commsintern
The Office of Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez is seeking a thoughtful, hard-working, and compassionate team member to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment as a part-time, Communications Intern.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate a commitment to racial and economic justice, some experience with social media/communications, and a strong understanding of the diverse communities and neighborhoods within Council District 13.
The internship term is up to 6 months, and the ideal candidate will be able to work up to 20 hours per week. The compensation for the paid internship is $25 per hour and is not eligible for benefits.
To apply, visit bit.ly/cd13commsintern
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Digital
- Update website copy/structure/design
- Post newsletter weekly on website
- Send out weekly comms debriefs with clips, comms updates, and metrics.
- Translate content from English to Spanish
Social Media
- Design graphics/images for social media
- Draft social media posts in both English and Spanish
- Assist communications team with social media projects
Writing
- Help draft updates for the office, including the office’s weekly newsletter
- Assist communications team preparations for talking points, speeches, and briefing memos for in-district events
Constituent Services
- Manage the office’s mail correspondence system that we use to alert constituents about changes in their community, with assistance from the communications team
- Assist communications, field, and admin teams with certificate and presentation requests
The ideal candidate should have experience in the following:
- Strong graphic design skills.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills in both Spanish and English.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A capacity for hard work, and a willingness to collaborate with others.
- Enthusiasm for and some familiarity with local politics and municipal policy.
- Experience in project management, graphic design, or other communications-related fields is a plus.
To apply, visit bit.ly/cd13commsintern
In accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, candidates must meet the minimum requirement of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an exemption and report their vaccination status prior to being hired by the hiring City department. The ordinance is available at
https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pd…;
The City of Los Angeles values diversity, equity and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage any and all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their racial or ethnic background, sex, gender identity or any other protected background.