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College Internship (Paid) - Public Information Office, PN 20050824

CompanyOhio Department of Administrative Services
LocationBowling Green
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 18, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will visit maintenance facilities and projects to capture photo and video footage of employees working, and create a district newsletter featuring stories about people, events, and news. Additionally, the role involves participating in social media strategy, creative outreach, and assisting with managing district programs and events.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
28131
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.
About the Role

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

What You Will Do:*

  • Visit maintenance facilities and projects to get photo and video footage of employees working
  • Create district newsletter featuring stories about our people, upcoming events, and other newsworthy topics
  • Participate in social media strategy and creative outreach. Help tell our story.
  • Assist in managing programs and events such as district paint-a-plow, district Roadeo, etc.

*An official position description will be given at the time of interview. 

Benefits to You:

-PAID Internship with the rate is based on your rank in school

-Flexible hours based around your school schedule

-Real world experience

-Our interns work year-round and are eligible to participate in the intern program long as they are enrolled in an accredited college or university and are in good academic standing

-The opportunity to work on an important mission

We are seeking Communications, Visual Communications Technology, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Production, or Marketing students to apply for a college intern position for the following semesters:  Summer 2026.  Employment would be full time in the summer and can lead to part-time during the school year. 

 



Applicant MUST be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing.

Preferred Majors are:   Communications, Visual  Communications Technology, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Production, or Marketing.

Must show proof of valid Driver's License in order to operate state vehicles.

Key Skills
PhotoVideoNewsletter CreationSocial Media StrategyCreative OutreachProgram ManagementEvent ManagementCommunicationsVisual Communications TechnologyJournalismPublic RelationsMedia ProductionMarketingDriver's License
Categories
Government & Public SectorCreative & MediaMarketing
Benefits
Paid InternshipFlexible Hours