INTERN TO DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

The intern will be producing press releases, news stories for placement, corporate “thank you’s” and congratulatory letters. They will also do preliminary drafts of talking points for speeches which will be given by office directors, the executive director and occasionally the Governor.

The incumbent in this appointed job will report to and assist the Communications Director in a close and confidential staff capacity. The incumbent provides administrative support; assists the Communication Director as a liaison between the Governor's Office and media. The incumbent ensures that GOED leadership, and Governor is prepared and informed of the type of group or gathering that he/she will be speaking to. Incumbent ensures that the Governor is prepared to answer any question that may be presented during an interview. The incumbent in the position communicates with media, fields media calls, responds to questions (as directed), and provides information. Incumbent creates and distributes news releases, advisories, media statements.

HOURS and WAGES
• The position can be up to full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year. Hours may be flexible to accommodate school schedules.
• Intern’s working in the Communications Office of GOED may be compensated up to $11.00/hour
REQUIRED EDUCATION
• Working toward (at least a junior in major) or holding a BA/BS Degree in a related field of study.

CONTACT:
Michael G. Sullivan
Director of Communications
Governor’s Office of Economic Development
324 South State Street, 5th Floor
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
mgsullivan@utah.gov

All applications must include a cover letter, resume, writing sample or other appropriate support material.

The intern we are seeking will have excellent business writing skills. They must “love words.”