About the role#
The Social Media Intern will join the Integrated Marketing and Digital Strategy team within the Executive Council Office. This position offers hands-on experience in public-facing communications, where you will assist in creating digital content and managing government social media channels. You will work alongside marketing and digital content professionals to support public information campaigns and help Nova Scotians engage with government services.
What you'll do#
- Draft and adapt content for various social media platforms.
- Assist in planning content calendars and scheduling posts.
- Monitor social media channels and track basic performance metrics.
- Support public-facing accounts and help draft or format content for monthly newsletters.
- Coordinate and prepare content for video projects, including production tasks.
- Organize content needs and support publishing workflows while maintaining a consistent channel presence.
What you'll need#
- Completion of a post-secondary degree, diploma, or graduate certificate in marketing, communications, public relations, digital media, or a related field within the last three years.
- Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills.
- Experience supporting social media content planning, channel management, or digital marketing activities.
- Experience creating content for social media, websites, or newsletters.
- An interest in digital marketing, social media, and public communications.
- Ability to manage multiple content priorities and deadlines with attention to detail.
- Understanding of diverse audiences and the importance of creating inclusive, accessible communications.
Location & details#
- Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position with a bi-weekly salary range of $2,167.52 to $2,268.36.
- Term: Rolling internship with an anticipated end date of August 16, 2027.
About Government of Nova Scotia
The Government of Nova Scotia operates as a provincial government agency. It manages public services for the province and maintains its headquarters in HRM. The organization employs over 5,000 people and has been in operation since 1867. Its workforce supports various administrative functions across the region.
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