Intern, Office of Governor Josh Stein – Communications

Agency Office of the Governor Division Job Classification Title Student Intern (S) Position Number Grade PORT 12 About Us North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website . Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences The Office of the Governor of North Carolina is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented interns to support the work of the Communications Team. The intern will draft written materials, including press releases and video scripts, contribute to memos and talking points, and monitor local and national media. This internship is an unpaid internship opportunity, Internship Details: Location:          Raleigh, NC Schedule:        20 hours/week- some early mornings required Term: Spring 2027 Management Preference s Qualifications: • Currently Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate course of study • Demonstrated interest in North Carolina news and current events • Highly organized and detail-oriented • Self-motivated team player • Excellent written, verbal, and media literacy communication skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Office • Preferred: Experience with TVEyes How to Apply Attach the 3 following supplemental documents when applying to the internship. • resume • cover letter • writing sample that reflects a nonacademic style (a blog post, news article, personal statement, etc). Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Recruiter: La-Deana Jones McDougald Recruiter Email: LADEANA.MCDOUGALD@NC.GOV