Social Media Intern

About the role#

This internship with the Executive Council Office’s Integrated Marketing and Digital Strategy team provides hands-on experience in government communications. You will work alongside marketing and digital strategy professionals to support public-facing campaigns, content creation, and channel management. This role focuses on helping Nova Scotians engage with government information through clear, accessible digital content.

What you'll do#

• Draft and adapt content for social media platforms.
• Assist in planning content calendars and scheduling posts.
• Monitor social media channels and track basic performance metrics.
• Support the drafting and formatting of monthly newsletters.
• Coordinate and prepare content for video projects.
• Organize content needs and support publishing workflows to maintain 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 priorities and deadlines with attention to detail.

Location & details#

• Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia.
• Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
• Work Modality: On-site.