Digital Communications Intern

Overview:
The Minnesota House DFL Campaign is seeking an intern for the 2024 fall session (September to December) interested in contributing to a fast-paced campaign team while helping House DFLers retain or expand their majority in the MN House of Representatives.

Interns will learn essential digital communications and social media skills that, upon completion of their internship, will prepare them to land a full-time job on a campaign. Interns will draft and generate social content, among other essential skills that are important to people hiring digital communications staff. We require all staff (including interns) to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Minnesota House DFL Campaign wants to expand our team with a hard-working and passionate individual who believes in making Minnesota a better place for all. This position will work in the House DFL communications department.


Job duties include: 

  • Assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns

  • Create and distribute content such as infographics, videos, and press releases on social media and traditional news outlets

  • Track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability

  • Respond to comments and DMs on social media platforms

  • Brainstorm and research ideas for original content

  • Create compelling graphics to share across social channels

  • Write social media captions that speak to the company’s target audience

  • Develop new strategies for increasing engagement

  • Assist with photo/video content shoots

  • Ensure the brand message is consistent

  • Assisting with general campaign work

  • Other tasks as assigned


Qualifications:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work independently on multiple projects

  • Belief in the progressive cause and maintaining and growing the DFL majority in the Minnesota House

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience working in Microsoft Office -- particularly Excel

  • Comfortable working in Google Suite

Compensation: Interns will be paid $15/hour and may also receive academic credit from their school. The internship will run from June to August. Hours are flexible and will be arranged in coordination with House DFL staff and intern’s schedule; with an intern expected to work 15-20 hours per week.

To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Sorcha McGuire by emailing [email protected]. When sending your email, please include “Fall 2024 Digital Communications Internship Application Materials” in your subject line.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024.


The Minnesota House DFL s is an equal-opportunity employer. The Minnesota House DFL is committed to including groups historically underrepresented due to race/ethnicity, religion, age, gender-identity, sexual orientation, and/or ability. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply.