College Intern - Digital Communications

This is a full-time summer internship position. The Business Intelligence (BI) Department is an enterprise support group, constantly challenged to work with a wide spectrum of complex data spanning the Port’s aviation, maritime and support service divisions.  We want our data to tell a clear story, highlight insights we hadn't previously seen and do it all faster than we've been able to previously.

The Digital Communications Intern will develop content to promote BI services to internal audiences. The intern will work closely with BI staff help the highlight the value and power of data in advancing the Port’s mission. The intern will be responsible for creating marketing content, supporting a communication planning project, and reviewing and improving existing communications. Some of the things you'll be doing include:

• Creating marketing content for internal audiences that highlight BI projects and events, success stories, and overall value for the Port and its customers. This may include written articles and event advertisements, presentations, and basic graphic design elements.
• Support the communications plan outlines how information will be shared with stakeholders to ensure clarity, consistency and engagement.
• Reviewing and improving existing communications including the internal BI website, slide decks, director-level communications, reports, etc.

• A student – You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree or certificate program, or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a degree program such as marketing, communications, or a related discipline.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees. 
• Experience – You have experience creating written and visual marketing content.
• Communication – You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.   You are able to organize talking points or a presentation to tell a story, and can write persuasive and compelling copy for web, print and email with a strong attention to detail.  
• Proactive – You are a self-starter motivated to make meaningful contributions and can effectively work in a team environment.
• Organized – You are able to work on assignments and manage time independently to complete tasks, and also have strong organizational skills.
• Technical Skills – You have experience with Microsoft Office products.