Communications Planning Internship

1 month ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Communications Nova Scotia

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Internship

**Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**:29-Oct-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
As the provincial government’s central communications agency, Communications Nova Scotia (CNS) helps ensure Nova Scotians have the information they want and need about government programs and services.

We are a group of high-energy, hard-working, experienced communicators looking for diverse, fresh perspectives and talent to join our team.

CNS is organized into three main areas of responsibility:

- communications planning - strategic communications planning, content development, crisis and risk communications, stakeholder relations, corporate communications and media relations
- marketing, digital and creative services - digital, graphic design, editorial services, image services (photo/video), marketing, internet strategy and advertising (media planning/buying)
- communication and corporate services - project management and support, planning and policy, translation, research and evaluation, and finance

As a communications intern with CNS, you will have a well-rounded experience and be exposed to work in all of the areas noted above. You will gain experience developing content for and using a variety of platforms to engage with Nova Scotians about government priorities and actions.

**What your day would look like**:
As a communications intern you will work with other communications professionals to provide communications support services including: content development for various platforms, including but not limited to, news releases, social media, fact sheets, backgrounders, messages, and speeches; support for social media account planning and management, and event planning.

You will also gain experience in project management, government procurement, and assist in the field of public opinion research as it relates to marketing and communications. This may include some analysis of research results, helping to develop reports, and responding to internal inquiries.

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of a post-secondary degree, diploma or graduate certificate in public relations, communications, or marketing **within the last three years**.
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Experience with social media strategies and communications plans
- Experience in creating content for various digital and social channels
- Experience proactively working with, and considering the perspectives of, a diverse range of stakeholders, including a grasp of Nova Scotia’s unique social, historical and demographic make-up.

**Skills you need to do this job**:

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage projects from start to finish
- Focus on client service
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Creativity

Previous government experience and French language skills would be considered assets.

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

**What We Offer**:

- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths

**Pay Grade**:_ _EC 06

**Salary Range**:_ _$2,081.28 - $2,601.60 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:

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