Position Location: Oklahoma City Time
Commitment: Up to 30 hours per week.
Compensation: Paid; $13/hour
College Credit available: Yes
Address: 2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Suite 202, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Application Closes: May 6, 2024
Apply Here: Email resume and cover letter to Shaun Lawrence, TSET administrative administrator, at shaun.lawrence@tset.ok.gov.
Purpose: The purpose of this position is to teach interns about strategic communications in the government sector and to help acclimate them to demands within the profession. The intern will receive real-world experience within TSET Strategic Communications, as they work on projects such as writing assignments, media campaigns, project planning, research and fact gathering, website design and other activities.
About the Employer: The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, or TSET, is a state agency that is committed to improving the health of all Oklahomans by reducing the rates of tobacco use and obesity, the state’s leading causes of preventable death. TSET was created by a majority vote of the people in 2000. TSET makes a substantial impact in the lives of Oklahomans through research, community grants and statewide initiatives, including the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline (1-800-QUIT-NOW), Tobacco Stops With Me, Shape Your Future and the TSET Healthy Youth Initiative campaigns.
Responsibilities may include the following:
- Write press releases regarding the organization’s activities and events
- Enhance media tracking, planning and evaluation activities
- Coordinate and implement marketing projects to increase organization awareness
- Cultivate data for projects and presentations
- Assist with social media plans and strategies
- Assist in writing and editing periodic communications to grantees
- Help with coordination and implementation of special projects
- Provide content for TSET’s agency and brand websites
- Write copy and/or create graphics for collateral materials including brochures, flyers and programs
Requirements:
- Major in public relations, journalism, advertising, marketing or communications
- Strong writing and editing skills, and a good understanding of the principles of design
- Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to complete multiple assignments on deadline
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of audio-visual equipment and software a plus
- Friendly, outgoing, helpful personality
- Ability to offer ideas, work collaboratively and accept constructive criticism